I was sleeved 4 years ago. Had another hiatal hernia and really bad acid reflux. I had tests done and there is erosion on my esophagus. I have early signs of barretts esophagus. It was highly...

I was sleeved in 2013. I need surgery on Monday the 17th because I have Barretts Esophagus and biopsies were done. negative, which is good. I have hiatal hernia and my surgeon wants to convert me...

I had a hiatal hernia repair during my sleeve in 2013. I had an endoscopy two weeks ago and I have another hiatal hernia. My concern is that I don't have enough stomach to fix hernia. Will meet...

I had my sleeve in 2013. I had same symptoms, vomiting after SMALL meals. Endoscopy showed a hiatal hernia. Was told that there was not enough stomach to wrap around for repair. I have...

I work with my sister, who I don't believe was really supportive. I was dealing with a huge hiatal hernia. I told co-workers and friends and some family that I had the hiatal hernia repaired and...

I was able to make my husband happy 10 days post op...I took my tylenol and a pain med...It was just fine. Don't have him on top, but he can be gentle if you lay on your left side and he is...

Oh believe me, this is a huge discussion for me and my family. I'm 5"4 and weighed at 217. I was sleeved on 5/16 and I'm not at 184. My goal is 155. One sister was so against it, she didn't even...

Hi! I'm 9 days post op. Had surgery on 5/16 . When I had my jp drain removed 1 week post op, the doc said I was dehydrated. I promised to drink more fluids. I then next saw the NUT and he was...

Hi. I knew I had a hiatal hernia that was making me throw up alot since August of last year. I wanted the surgeon to repair it and he was the one who suggested bariatric surgery. If it wasn't for...

safe travels! Remember, it's much hotter there than here. It was a 100 degrees in San Diego today! Pack accordingly.

glad I found this thread of information. I have started mine today and I have surgery on thursday. I am a fan of "Instead", a soft cup that you insert and don't have to worry about till the end of...

so sorry...I just don't understand why so many people get their surgery date scheduled before making sure all the requirements and paperwork and insurance stuff is finalized. I went through the...

Do you think it has to do with cost? Money always causes strong feelings....I know it would be a hardship if we had to pay out of pocket. Thankfully my insurance is covering all of it. Hang in...

I love the Atkins Advantage strawberry shakes. I keep them in the fridge.

congrats!! Once you have a date, it's hard to wait for the days to pass....hopefully time will go by quickly!

a lady at my support group told me that her husband made a cardboard cut out so she could put the box on her stomach so when her dog jumped on the bed, he couldn't step on her stomach....I think I...

Best wishes! May 16th seems like FOREVER from now....I love reading about everyone's experiences....can't wait!!

adorable! I have a 3 year old yorkie and I'm worried she'll be trampling all over my stomach when I get surgery. She sleeps on the bed with us.

How big was too big for a hiatal hernia? Were you aware of it before surgery? Sorry to hear this was a set back but at the same time you had it repaired. Rest, follow doctor's orders and in time...

Hi all. I am a dependent of a retired Coastie. I went to my first seminar in December 2012. I began my appointments in January ( 4 dietician appt's, psych eval, physical therapist, 2 support...

my surgeon said that the only way to really get rid of GERD was to have a gastric bypass. I told her I wanted the sleeve. She told me that my GERD would probably still occur. I wasn't too happy to...

Hi,

I am recently new on this website. I have been going through this process since December 2012. I will be having my sleeve at Walter Reed Medical Hospital in Bethesda, MD on May 16th. I've...