Question:
Can surgery of any kind be done on a person who has acid refulx surgery

I had acid refulx surgery about 8 years ago .I have been told the risk is too high for me to have bypass surgery.    — Josephine F. (posted on October 2, 2006)

October 2, 2006
I too had the acid reflux surgery. I was able to have the RnY. Sometimes a bypass surgeon prefers not to have to deal with the take down of the old surgery to do the bypass. Since both of my surgeries were performed by the surgeon, I had no problem. Post-surgery, I had a hard time starting to drink water, so I was in hospital a few days longer. Once I could drink, I did not have any other problems. I did continue my acid pills for ~ 6 months after surgery. After that, I no longer have had any acid.
   — nursenut

October 2, 2006
I had my acid reflux surgery the same time I had my lap band surgery done. I'm doing just fine. Belen
   — Belen DeLeon

October 2, 2006
Let the tests and those that are going to perform the surgeon make that determination. Everyone is different. However, I haven't heard that one at any of the seminars I have attended.
   — the7thdean

October 2, 2006
By preventing the part of the stomach that produces the most acid from being connected to the esophogous, RNY essentially cures acid reflux.
   — SteveColarossi

October 2, 2006
The surgeon that is going to perform my WLS surgery told me if I had the reflux surgery, I could not have the reflux surgery.
   — MJP0520

October 2, 2006
FIND NEW SURGEON! Some dont like doing revisions scar tissue makes it harder to operate. My surgeon dr philip schauer of cleveland clinic specializes in such operations. cant see where your from your profile is basically blank but these surgeons do exist and are often the best in the business!
   — bob-haller

October 2, 2006
I had a Nissen Fundoplasty done 1/99 for my GERD. I had Open RNY on 6/21/01, my surgeon had to "take down" the Nissen before proceeding on to the RNY, thus the reason for doing the surgery open. They need that part of your stomach back that was used in the Nissen wrap in order to form your new pouch. I had no comlications with the surgery or recovery. I do recommend getting a surgeon that has done this before since your risk is increased. I also told the Dr. that an Open procedure was fine if it made it easier for her to complete the surgery scucessfully. Feel free to e-mail me if you would like more information, or a copy of the op report that explains how it was done. Good luck to you, there is no reason you can't have RNY, just get an experienced surgeon. Blessings! Anita
   — ALF

October 2, 2006
hi josephine.i had gastric bypass in 2004 and i did have gerd.i still do take my aciphex because i have alot of acid in my stomach.
   — deb44m

October 3, 2006
i too had acid reflux extremely bad but my surgeon found out right before surgery i had a hiatel hernia the whole time and my family doctor never found it and had been treating me for ulcers and acid reflux for years.
   — [Deactivated Member]

October 3, 2006
I think you should listen to your doctor/surgeon rather than seeking medical advice from us. Although collectively we are all very knowledgeable on this topic, few of us actually medical degrees (doctor/RN/PA/surgeon). Perhaps there is something special about you, the type of surgery you had done, how it was performed, etc etc. that makes you a higher risk than others with the same reflux surgery. If might helpful to look up all the types of weight loss surgery and check on each one individually, because just because you can't have one type doesn't automatically exclude you from another type.
   — mrsidknee

October 6, 2006
I had a VBG in 9/97. Along with that I had the Nissan fundiplication for acid reflux. In May of 2000 I was revised to an RNY due to a mechanical failure of the VBG (I lost the ring) and my surgeon had to take down the Nissen. He told me going in that it would make things more difficult due to scar tissue but my revision was uneventful and my post-op pain was way less than with the VBG and Nissen. I personally would seek another opinion, find someone experienced in taking them down and ask why you would be excluded. As has been stated there may be reasons that we don't know about or it could be that the surgeon is not familar with this. Either way a second opinion won't hurt but don't give up yet!
   — Kellye C.

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