Sleeve Revision to Roux En Y for Reflux, who is out there??
Hey there! In the process as well. I posted in the RNY board looking for people like us, but didn't really find much! But I've had the testing and I have a good-sized paraesophegeal hernia, I've had reflux forever (in my 20s) and have been taking 2x the usual max dosage of Nexium since it went on the market, and prilosec before that! So, I COMPLETELY understand your freak out!
If we'd wanted a freakin' RNY, we'd have had one to begin with, right? Although I had it, knowing that if my reflux got worse, it meant revision time. Then it got worse and I developed this stupid hernia. So, I have been reading literally everything I can find, and basically, it looks like revision to RNY is the most recommended treatment for overweight patients with GERD.
So, I see the doc for follow up on Tuesday, and she messaged me today to let me know that they were moving ahead with submitting my info for insurance approval, and that we'd schedule as soon as we could after approval.
Best of luck!
Starting weight: 260; Surgery Weight: 250; Month 1: -15.6; Month 2: -11.8; Month 3: -11.4; Month 4: -7.4 Month 5: -8.6; Month 6: -3; Month 7 -3.8; Month 8 -7; Month 9: stall; Month 10: -4.4; Month 11: - 2.6; Month 12:-3.4
Good Luck to you!! When will your revision surgery be?
I just had an EGD yesterday and the initial findings are that my sleeve is "near normal capacity" meaning it was never done right in the first place, which explains ALOT!! I also have an "imcompetent plyrous" which is contributing to my reflux, so he's recommending the DS which I feel very comfortable with. My surgery will be on April 18
I'd prefer the DS -- but no one here does that, and my original sleeve was "fine" -- so since I have the hernia and reflux, they recommend the RNY -- and my GI doc actually recommended RNY before I had the sleeve, but felt my reflux was controlled enough that it was OK to risk the sleeve. Since the stats show about 90% "cure" rate for reflux with the RNY, I'm just sucking it up and getting it done.
They are sending in for insurance approval on Monday, so I don't know. She said it would be "quick" -- but contextually, I don't know what that means -- probably within the month, is my guess. Yikes!
Starting weight: 260; Surgery Weight: 250; Month 1: -15.6; Month 2: -11.8; Month 3: -11.4; Month 4: -7.4 Month 5: -8.6; Month 6: -3; Month 7 -3.8; Month 8 -7; Month 9: stall; Month 10: -4.4; Month 11: - 2.6; Month 12:-3.4
I have also heard that Rny will help with reflux, so that could be a good fit for you! Is your biggest complaint with the sleeve reflux?
I started at 297 and have only lost 53 pounds, among other things and now realizing that my sleeve is "big" I realize that I've probably lost those pounds primarly through lifestyle changes I've made like exercise and nutrition. It ticks me off at the end of the day, but I guess in hindsight had I not had the sleeve I guess I would still be 315 pounds, so I guess that's good :/
LOL! Even with a smaller sleeve, without the lifestyle changes you won't be successful over the long haul. Several of my fellow-sleevers are now facing some regain because even though they lost significant amounts of weight, it comes right back in a heartbeat if you are not vigilant.
As for RNY and reflux, the research is pretty clear that it's the best option for taking care of reflux. But again, I know many people who have struggled with regain after RNY as well. So keep up with your lifestyle changes -- those will be the key to your long-term success!
Starting weight: 260; Surgery Weight: 250; Month 1: -15.6; Month 2: -11.8; Month 3: -11.4; Month 4: -7.4 Month 5: -8.6; Month 6: -3; Month 7 -3.8; Month 8 -7; Month 9: stall; Month 10: -4.4; Month 11: - 2.6; Month 12:-3.4
