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Sleeve revision to RNY due to esophagitis

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debilee

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I am awaiting approval for a sleeve revision which I had in 2/2012. I lost too much weight so my surgeon recommended I gain about 25 lbs, and I have stayed at that weight for 8 years. I have been having severe indigestion and burning with nausea and vomiting in the last 3-4 years and have now been diagnosed with Class C Esophagitis and Hiatal Hernia. The recommendation from my Endocrinologist and a Bariatric Surgeon is a sleeve revision to RNY. So this possible upcoming surgery is not from a sleeve fail due to weight loss. Here is my biggest fear and concern. I already am a kidney stone factory, I have malabsorption, and a few other issues. How will I keep my kidneys flushed out sufficiently. I am now afraid I might get malnutrition with an already small stomach since no food will go through the stomach for processing and absorption. I'm not sure, with our crazy world right now, that I can afford all of the vitamins and minerals I will need to take for the rest of my life. I'm also 69 years old....so I'm no spring chicken. Then what happens to the lower half of an already small stomach? So....I am now wondering if just a hernia repair will suffice. The bariatric surgeon, knowing I wasn't fond of the rny, suggested either the magnets, which I flatly refused, or just the hernia repair to see if that would suffice then if not have the rny. The older I get the riskier surgery is. I'm not getting any younger. I just know I hurt bad, and that tends to reflect on my "used to be happy" mood. I am begging for suggestions or experience from anyone.
 
Hi Deb, so sorry you are going through this. I am 66, so I totally understand wanting to keep surgeries to a minimum. I wish I had answers for you but I don't have any experience with this. There are a lot of folks here who have had RNY and may be able to help you shed some light on your dilemma. Whichever way you decide to go, I wish you luck and good health.
 
JudyNY said:
Hi Deb, so sorry you are going through this. I am 66, so I totally understand wanting to keep surgeries to a minimum. I wish I had answers for you but I don't have any experience with this. There are a lot of folks here who have had RNY and may be able to help you shed some light on your dilemma. Whichever way you decide to go, I wish you luck and good health.
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Thank you so much. Growing old ain't easy!!
 
missyinacage said:
I had the RNY specifically because of the upper GI issues that the sleeve can worsen. It absolutely reduces upper GI issues. However, I did not have a revision, so I am hoping that someone who has will respond to you.
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Thank you. I never knew about the upper GI issues until a few years ago. The surgeon said she would remove any hernias while doing the procedure, but said I didn't have one. I'm beginning to find that difficult to believe. I too someone that has had a revision can respond.
 
JudyNY said:
Hi Deb, so sorry you are going through this. I am 66, so I totally understand wanting to keep surgeries to a minimum. I wish I had answers for you but I don't have any experience with this. There are a lot of folks here who have had RNY and may be able to help you shed some light on your dilemma. Whichever way you decide to go, I wish you luck and good health.
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Judy - what is RNY?
 
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