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Sleeve revision to bypass

Has anyone done this due to GERD? Nervous!

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    • froufrou
      froufrou

      I had sleeve to bypass, but not because of GERD. My sleeve was so stretched out, it was useless. I'm happy to answer any questions about the process.

    • BariatricBarb
      BariatricBarb

      Hi bubbz, I had my surgery a week ago. I'm still sore and it's been a bit bumpy at times, but you expect that with surgery. The main thing is, NO REFLUX! I've been taking protonix (which causes bone l

    • claricey
      claricey

      My experience is similar to bariatric barb. I'm 1 week out from surgery and I have had no issues with GERD. Its' a wonderful feeling!!!

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    On 02/20/2019 at 22:48, Colorchic said:



    Has anyone done this due to GERD? Nervous!


    Having this done 3/18!
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    Has anyone done this due to GERD? Nervous!
    Yup, March 12
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    4 hours ago, Colorchic said:

    Has anyone done this due to GERD? Nervous!

    Very very common

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    How long was your approval time for the revision?

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    How long was your approval time for the revision?
    My revision was deemed "medically necessary" because of damage in my esophagus from reflux. Saw the surgeon and was sceduled for surgery within a week. I have Kaiser insurance, so its all in the same facility.
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    On 02/21/2019 at 08:57, Divadee35 said:

    How long was your approval time for the revision?

    While mine was technically medically necessary, my doctor wanted me to go through their bariatric program so I can learn what life and eating like with RNY. The program was accelerated because my GERD is severe. I began middle of November and was approved 2/1. Surgery is on 3/18. It was worth the wait and I appreciate that they wanted me to be as knowledgeable as possible.
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    I'm going through the process now with my insurance company for the same thing. I was sleeved a few years ago but I've got severe reflux and had esophagus damage as well. I'm really hoping the bypass is going to resolve the problems.

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    I'm hoping it's not a long process! I'm just starting

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    I'm hoping it's not a long process! I'm just starting
    Good luck
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    Good luck
    Thank you
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    Yes on the 8th of March

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    I’m due to get it. Need to contact the surgeon’s person to make sure insurance will cover conversion as medically necessary so no date yet. A year and a half post sleeve and my GERD is unbearable and I got gastroparesis. Original surgeon is a jerk so I’m hoping insurance will be okay with a different one. He said about 90% of his patients are cured of GERD.
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    I had sleeve to bypass, but not because of GERD. My sleeve was so stretched out, it was useless. I'm happy to answer any questions about the process.

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    How different is your diet now?

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    Well, I'm still in the mush phase of my diet, so I can't really give much of an opinion on that, except to say that I have had to take it very slowly and I've stayed in the mush phase longer than is normally needed due to having some throwing up issues with soft foods. Portions are much smaller than before and I am definitely not as hungry as I was with the sleeve.

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