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Thanks for responding I hope your feeling better. tell me how your doing? What your eating? I'm still on a PICC line but starting to eat and drink my revision was done 7/3/18 take care
Hi there, I was just sending you good vibes back and was wondering how you were doing? What your eating? The differences you've experienced since your revision? I'm still on a PICC line but I'm starting to eat and drink, I have too or I don't think I'll ever be rid of the line. I hope your well take care and Thank you for responding.
Thanks for sharing your story. I'm sorry you're dealing with dumping and RHG.
Did the RNY? Solve the issue with your acid Reflux?
There really was no weighing the pros and cons. The potential complications from GERD include Barretts esophagus that could lead to esophageal cancer. It wasn't a risk I was worth taking. Also, my GERD was so bad, I had no quality of life. I coughed up acid when I was sleeping and exercising. Finally, I have a gene mutation that affects that rate I metabolize PPIs. Really, the only one that works for me at all is Dexilant and it's not covered under my insurance. When my surgeon looked at me and told me if I was a family member I would have had surgery already, my decision was made.
FYI, I went from a VSG that was perfect (except I developed GERD which tried to kill me) to an RNY with "complications" I dump and have reactive hypoglycemia and sadly, I still have acid that's pretty much controlled with Prevacid (a precursor to Dexilant that I can buy OTC), but I would have made the same decision. The fear of esophageal cancer was too much for me.
Oooohhhhhmyyyyygosshh. Threaded to your esophagus?! ?
i did find out today I have to do the Manometry too. I HATE that test and to be honest it's steering me in the direction of just dealing with GERD. Although in addition to taking Prilosec, I've already chewed 6 tums today.
Thank you you so much for your input. It does help knowing it's a "normal" process before determining if the conversation necessary.
would you mind sharing how you weighed the pros and cons of GERD vs. complications related to the bypass? Thank you!
I had to have a manometry test and 24 hour pH test which is similar to the Bravo, but significantly worse (it involves a sensor threaded into your esophagus through your nose which records changes in pH levels. The test revealed that my acid was 409% higher than normal. Once I hod those 2 tests (and the barium swallow) I was approved for revision in 24 hours.
hi i really would love to chat with you. i am scheduled revise from vsg to rny on oct 1. had vsg sept 2011 was successful but put on wait over last 2 years but not at my highest at all still 70 below that. would like to lose 30 more. what has been the key to your success? i exercise 3-4 times week orange theory but i think my pouch may have expanded - i feel hungry a lot. my issue is extreme GERD. i would really like to know more about what plan you followed and your journey post revision. thank you so much.
Yes, I am definitely not enjoying food right now. I love healthy food and being creative but pureed food is not exciting. It's a chore to have to eat right now. I wish I was one of those people that didn't get hungry after surgery but no such luck. My pulled muscle is being a major pain too. I actually think I may have cracked my rib when I sneezed. Not sure if they can even do anything about that so I'll just suck it up for now. I go in on Wednesday to get my stupid foot checked out by a sports doctor. I love exercising and being active so I can't wait to get off restrictions.
I'm down 10# since surgery, I'm shooting to be down 20 by the time I go back to work on sept 5th. Fingers crossed!
Great job, we'll get through the rough patches of recovery soon!
Kelly
