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I was planning to have SADI Loop DS but was told today couldn't have that because of Barrett's. I have read up on gastric bypass tonight because I had not educated myself. Has everyone had good results. Had band removed a year ago, because it eroded and caused a lot of damage .

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I was planning a Gastric Sleeve procedure but was unable to due to Barret's. I had my RNY bypass on July 10 and everything has worked out great. I am down 50# and have decreased my risk of esophageal cancer, amongst other things! I was initially upset about having to change my plans bit once I got used to the idea and educated myself, I went for it. I am so glad that I did! Good luck!


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Thank you for posting this. I was planning on a sleeve and after my upper GI yesterday my doctor recommended I change to a bypass. I had my sleeve procedure scheduled already so trying to navigate the changes!

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I also changed my plans after consulting with my surgeon and reading the research. I had bypass surgery 9 days ago, am recovering well, and down 10 lbs since surgery. so far, so good!

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On ‎9‎/‎21‎/‎2017 at 10:43 PM, MaggieH2 said:

I was planning a Gastric Sleeve procedure but was unable to due to Barret's. I had my RNY bypass on July 10 and everything has worked out great. I am down 50# and have decreased my risk of esophageal cancer, amongst other things! I was initially upset about having to change my plans bit once I got used to the idea and educated myself, I went for it. I am so glad that I did! Good luck!

That is awesome, sounds like you are doing great and I hope I do as well. thanks for sharing.

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1 hour ago, jrmoseley said:

I also changed my plans after consulting with my surgeon and reading the research. I had bypass surgery 9 days ago, am recovering well, and down 10 lbs since surgery. so far, so good!

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Good for you! This helps me feel much better about mine. More than a pound a day, I can handle. lol

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1 hour ago, emily712 said:

Thank you for posting this. I was planning on a sleeve and after my upper GI yesterday my doctor recommended I change to a bypass. I had my sleeve procedure scheduled already so trying to navigate the changes!

I have just been reading everything I can get my hands on and these forums are great. Good luck.

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I was initially interested in the sleeve but due to my GERD and family history of esophageal cancer my surgeon strongly recommended gastric bypass. I had GB surgery in April, took omeprazole up until 4 months post-op, and am now off meds and feeling great. I am so happy that I've reduced my cancer risk and my (pre-op) esophagitis has resolved.

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20 minutes ago, MarinaGirl said:

I was initially interested in the sleeve but due to my GERD and family history of esophageal cancer my surgeon strongly recommended gastric bypass. I had GB surgery in April, took omeprazole up until 4 months post-op, and am now off meds and feeling great. I am so happy that I've reduced my cancer risk and my (pre-op) esophagitis has resolved.

That is very good news, I am happy for you. You have lost a lot of weight already.

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I hope you get approved. My doctor told me it was the best and possibly only surgery (other than lap band) for people with Barrett's. My surgery is rapidly approaching on the 10th. Very scared but know it will be good in the end. I have two co workers who had the bypass and both have done well and kept their weight off as well. Good luck.

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