Possibly switching to bypass because of GERD

[shy1 34]

Hi all, I've been on the gastric sleeve forum for a few months but now I am coming over here because today I had my EGD and my dr. Said that I may have GERD. He took a biopsy and I will have the results some time this week. If they come back positive I will likely need to change my procedure to the bypass because of the high risk of heartburn associated with the sleeve. I've never really considered the bypass before so now I am all types

of nervous. My main fears are dumping syndrome and losing too much weight and looking sick. I have about 100lbs to lose. I've heard that bypass patients can lose a lot and and some times too much.

Can anyone offer any insight into these two things? I would really appreciate if.

Thanks in advance.

[jimwright 6]

My advise it to listen to your doctor's team on how to prevent dumping. I am 7 weeks out and have lost 40 pounds and did not experience any dumping but was very careful about eating properly.

[shy1 34]

My advise it to listen to your doctor's team on how to prevent dumping. I am 7 weeks out and have lost 40 pounds and did not experience any dumping but was very careful about eating properly.

Thanks for the advice.

[Seattle WLS Newbie 70]

Following this thread as I'm in a similar situation. I was set on sleeve as well and my Dr just diagnosed me with Barrett's syndrome and recommend that I consider RnY. Also looking to loose 100lbs.

[talkingmountain 83]

Relief from GERD has been a wonderful byproduct of my RNY.

Dumping only happens if you eat stuff you shouldn't be eating. So if you eat what you are supposed to eat, you will be fine! So no fried foods, no high-sugar foods. I also can't tolerate any of the sugar alcohols so that's made it easier to tame my sweet tooth

[nomofat 1]

I take cholestyramine for dumping syndrome. Anyone else?

[chryss 61]

I was all set for sleeve as well. At my appointment last week they told me that since October, they have had 2 patiences that have had to have their surgeries revised to Bypass because their mild GERD went to severe. That was enough for me to start to change my mind.
I don't want dumping and was looking forward to an easier surgery but I keep thinking how great it would be to never have heartburn and reflux again.
I'm also very scared but I think I'm changing to the bypass. I also have around 100 pounds to lose.
When do you think you will have it??

[bostonmama 135]

The exact same thing happened to me, and I had the bypass 5 months ago. I'm really happy with my decision. I've lost about 70 lbs and feel great. I don't think its possible for me to lose too much weight, its more likely I will have trouble reaching my goal from lingering bad food habits.

I wouldn't worry too much about dumping. Not everyone gets it, and even if you do, you can still probably still have a couple of bites of dessert once in a while, you just can't go crazy. Honestly I think it is just another tool that helps you avoid eating junk that is terrible for you anyway.