Hi Amy

I had vsg in 2009. I've gained quite a bit back and also have a hiatal hernia and reflux. My Dr wants me to have the rny in about a month. I have diabetes as well and my Dr says that in his opinion I had the wrong surgery to begin with.

I've decided to go ahead and just do it. I made a lot of mistakes the first time. I know I'll do better this time. I'm not anxious this time because I pretty much know what to expect.

You have to do what's right for you. I just want to get on with it.

Good luck to you.

Hi there!

Just spotted your post. I had my first hiatel hernia repaired at the time of the vsg. Zero reflux for a few years. Then slowly it got pretty bad, but this was also when my gallbladder was taking a turn for the worse. When it was time to get the gallbladder out, the large hiatel hernia was discovered in the testing for the gallbladder. I had it fixed when the gallbladder was removed. Dr thought at first he would have to "tighten" the sleeve because it was shown to be pretty malformed, but it turned out in the surgery once he put it back where it was supposed to be it was fine.

Now about 2 years later I am having a ton of reflux again, constant belching, and strongly suspect the hernia has returned yet again. I have been seeing the gastro doc, but thus far other than taking pantoprozole nothing being recommended. My other dr did say if it happened again it would have to be a revision to rny. In hindsight, I wish I would have just gone rny... as much as I didn't want that. If it would have prevented whatever is going on now it would have been worth it. But... that is based only on my "thinking" the hernia is back, and please know that has not been confirmed. The reflux could just as easily be from the bile issues I have post gallbladder removal.

This is week 2 of 6 before my revision. It's not easy nor did I expect it to be. However, I did believe that people would get the reason for my latest surgery.

We live in a world that hates to admit food is an addiction. Even after being in treatment by having WLS; Food is the only legal drug we need to take every day that is also prohibited. People judge eachother by what they do/do not eat. For me, lifestyle choices like, becoming a "pescatarian; " requires more than will power. I have to be up for daily battles. Often, people don't get it. I do and I will.

The biggest thing that people forget is "obesity is a disease." With that in mind, sometimes relapse is part of the healing process. I would like see to also the data on people who just give up. Shame often stops individuals from seeking help. Don't let shame keep you away from your best health. Seek professional help. That is what I am doing presently.

http://columbiasurgery.org/news/2017/08/14/when-revise-weigh t-loss-surgery