Well I guess it’s official. Just checked my chart messages and I have been approved. I am super surprised how quick it was. I was sleeved 6 years ago and have complications. It took only 14 days.

I had it in my mind that picking a date for surgery before getting approved didn’t make it real. Super real now!

I just not sure how I feel about it. When I had the sleeve I was super motivated, studied the material they gave me, dreamed about shopping for new outfits, etc. but because I have barrett's syndrome with abnormal cells in my esophagus, I am just freaked out.

I having really talked to my husband because he’s freaked out to. Don’t want to stress him out as well. Feeling kind of alone for this go around.

Congrats!

So When is This Beautiful,Glorious and Stupendous Day going to Occur ? We all will want to direct Healing Thoughts in Your Direction.!???

Congrats, let the healing begin!

Safe journey again!

Some people with Barrett's Syndrome don't have any signs or symptoms. What about you? I was under the impression that a bypass would actually help someone with Barrett's.

Being freaked out is something many people can relate to. This forum is a good place to vent. Freak on us!

I was recently switched by my surgeon to gastric bypass because she found Barrett's syndrome on my endoscopy. It freaked me out!!! I have not had any significant symptoms - some occassional heartburn but I just attributed it to my crappy diet. Anyway, after peeling myself off the ceiling - I did what I always do and read everything I could get my hands on about it. And, now I feel better. The bypass is a great treatment for it - turns out my highly educated and experienced surgeon was right I'm having surgery on Aug. 15th.

I have Barrett's too and am getting the RNY/GB to fix it. My gastroenterologist, PCP and surgeon all said it was the best way to cure Barrett's. My surgery date is Wednesday, Aug. 1 so I'm busy in the "getting ready to go" mode. More excited than nervous b/c I'm more scared of esophageal cancer. Wish me luck!

I had GERD that’s was not controlled with meds. For 5 years, about 3-4 times a night i would be woken up from it. For 3 years, I have been sleeping sitting up and it still happens.

I think because I know how much it’s gonna hurt and the eating part was such a challenge, I am freakin out. I am freaked out because now taking action could lead to cancer.

I should be excited because I know the 40+ I gain will be coming off but I am really scared. When I given the time to think about, I can feel the anxiety come on.