re;barrett's syndrome anybody had wls with it?

emmakinnison
on 12/2/06 7:31 am - northwood, OH
i was just diagnosed with barrett's syndrome. which is the step before espoghas cancer. i was wondering would i still be allowed to have wls if i have it. email me please at [email protected]
DrC
on 12/2/06 8:45 pm - Cincinnati, OH
Em, If you were my patient I would still offer you a gastric bypass, but probably not a Lap Band as band patients can sometimes have esophageal issues down the road. Dr. C Cincinnati, Ohio www.TheBandDoctor.com 877.442.BAND DISCLAIMER: I am not your surgeon, any comments made by me are not meant to be taken as medical advice, just general guidelines. Contact your surgeon about your specific problem!
emmakinnison
on 12/4/06 12:17 am - northwood, OH
how often should i have an endoscopy done to check on this condition? is there any cure for it? what are my chances it will go into cancer. the doctor i saw for it said they were going to do another one into 2 years. it just sounds thats to long to do another one and keep an eye on it as they say. em
DrC
on 12/4/06 1:35 am - Cincinnati, OH
You probably should have a yearly endoscopy. Dr. C
emmakinnison
on 12/4/06 7:21 am - northwood, OH
what are my chances it will go into cancer?
DrC
on 12/4/06 7:31 am - Cincinnati, OH
Very, very low. C
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