What is wrong with my sleeve? Acid Reflux..not the norm
I am 4 & 1/2 yrs post op. I have had prob with acid reflux since I had my sleeve done (never before surgery). It has gotten so bad that I am ready to do whatever it takes to fix it. The upper GI surprised my Dr. He said it typically squeezes stomach contents back up from top of sleeve...the barium that I had to swallow hit bottom of my sleeve and then wouldnt empty out, instead it began going back up. Finally began emptying after awhile. He showed me on screen that something is wrong at bottom of sleeve. He said scope should show what it is. He said if he can fix the problem I may not have to revise to RNY. i would love to keep my sleeve, but sure wish I didnt have to wait 2 weeks to figure this all out! Anyone here ever heard of this? Not asking for diagnosis...just wanting to hear others experience if it sounds like mine. Thanks!
I experienced the same thing and the surgeon told me a hiatal hernia and revision to RNY would be the answer for me. I told him my sleeve still works and I don't need a revision. I had lost 100 lbs with my sleeve 4 years ago and haven't gained. I told him the sleeve still works and doesn't allow me to eat much. He disagreed and told me the reason my sleeve felt like it was still working is because the hernia is pushing food back into my sleeve and this is giving me a feeling of fullness. He told me when the hernia is repaired my feelings of fullness will disappear. I freaked out........since I still have 75 more lbs to lose, I have started the process of an RNY revision. I'm scared of having another surgery but I know it's what I have to do. Good luck!
