I had a lap band in 2012, because of issues throwing up I had it removed and had a sleeve in 2019. Recently I had issues with reflux. I get endoscopy every two years because of reflux. The doctor said I had a hiatal hernia, and to see a surgeon. he suggested having an esophogram. The esophogram showed that I did not have a hiatal hernia. I just had another endoscopy with a reflux recorder. The original doctor said there is a hiatal hernia, but it seems that there is a pocket in my stomach where the food is getting stuck and is now suggesting a gastric bypass. I am at a very healthy weight, so I do not need to lose weight. I am terrified. Anyone had this surgery or symptoms like mine. I do have Barrett's esophagus, so we do not want this to turn into cancer. Thanks Daisy

Have they considered doing a Sadie instead? I did not have your exact situation so I do not know if it will correct your problem, and the SADI usually produces more weight loss as a revision to sleeve BUT I had a revision to Sadie from sleeve, and where I’m thinking it may be better for you is that they did not operate on my stomach only the intestines and it did give me more energy and the kickstart I needed for the weight loss but I still could eat the same portions as I could years after my sleeve. Also, I cannot eat, unhealthy junk, and keep the weight off so if you just eat, I can’t imagine it will put you at an unhealthy weight if that’s what you’re worried about. I mean, complications aside. Not to be putting ideas in your head, but there are possible complications for anything. Yet at the same time there’s probably far worse complications of not doing anything so maybe your doctor can explain the pros and cons and the frequency of the scary risks for both. I mean cancer is nothing to mess with for certain and they do these surgeries all the time so it does seem like a logical option if it will fix your problem. I would say you will Drop a little weight in the beginning because your still going to need to focus on protein for what little you can eat but eventually Maybe you need to add in a few more healthy carbs or fat. A snack between meals or Some brown rice or avocado with your dinner, full fat Cheese and milk. Many of us who get into an intense workout routine have to do that anyways to fuel our bodies. I would say as long as you are aware and take your doctors advice you can keep up a healthy weight. But tell you doctor your concern. Ask if he or she has had many patients in a similar situation and how they did. Ask about alternative options. You do have to be very diligent with the vitamins though and absolutely no NSAIDS with the SADI. They may be able to just do a shorter bypass with the SADI or the Bypass and still accomplisH what you need as well. Meaning You will absorb more that the average surgery for weight loss. I would go back for another appointment and then another if Necessary to get your questions answered. Surgery is a big deal and you are smart to want to knoW what you are getting yourself into. Best of luck to you

Having the sleeve, and a pocket in your sleeve can be an issue. I would definitely see a gastric surgeon and consider your options. I know many people that have had a revision from sleeve to bypass due to reflux, and it will make half your stomach into a pouch. That will take care of your pocket, which is important you do not want food sitting there festering. The bypass is not a horrible surgery, and takes about an hour to do. I went with the bypass because I knew I would end up with a hernia or gastritis/GERD and that was not something I wanted to deal with. The Roux-N-Y Gastric Bypass has been around and has been refined for over 50 years, and now, mostly robotic. It is amazing what they do these days. Wishing you the best.