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I would be questioning him about this as I know atleast 10 people in my support group who had their hernia repaired and had sleeves done. If he insisted on dong the by pass I would look for a new surgeon.
I think it has to do with reflux. If you have bad reflux now with the hernia then you are very likely to experience it going forward with the sleeve.
Others with more experience with that will be able to provide more input. Unfortunately, nothing ever seems to upset my stomach.
I had a very large hiatal hernia and it was fixed during surgery. I never had any symptoms what so ever beforehand and none now, 5 weeks after surgery. I would get another opinion or grill the heck out of him explaining WHY a bypass?
Height: 5'8"
Highest Weight: 270 BMI 40.3
Day of Surgery Weight: 223 / Pre-Op nutrition diet: LOST 47 pounds
1 Month Weight: 202 (-21 lbs.) TOTAL LOST: 64 pounds
2 Month: Weight: 188 (-14 lbs.) TOTAL LOST: 78 pounds
6 Month Weight: 169 (-2) BMI: 25.7 TOTAL LOST: 97 pounds
"If you can't laugh at yourself, life's going to seem a whole lot longer."
that's possible, though not likely. I would have a serious talk with him and make sure he understands that you won't do anything if you can't have the sleeve. The sleeve has fewer complications, the sleeve is not malabsorbtive, which is a big one. Make sure you state that your support group has dozens if not more of people with the same condition and have had it fixed during surgery. It will show you've done your research and that you know what you're asking for.
good luck! <3
Big disappointment, I'm sure.
For the record, I had a hiatal hernia and acid refluxa pre-op (although not severe) and took an antacid (Ranitidine 150 mg.) twice a day.
During surgery, my surgeon fixed my hiatal hernia, and I still take Ranitidine 150 mg. twice a day. I do have to watch the combination of reflux-inducing foods, especially late in the day. But if usually it's not a problem.
I'd definitely have a second LONG conversation with the doc. And I'd also seek a second opinion.
Not saying RnY is a bad thing. But it's a much more complicated thing -- and requires so much more supplementation for the rest of your life.
Consult: 235 lbs
My and doc's preop diet: 216 -19 lbs
M1 postop 205 -30
M2 193 -42
M3 184 -51
M4 174 -61
M5 167 -68
M6 162 -73
M7 156 -79
M8 151 -84
M9 148 -87
M10 146 -89
M11 144 -91
M12 143 -92
M13 142 -93
M14 140 -95
M15 139 -96
M16 137 -98
M17 135 -100
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Maybe a second opinion for your peace of mind?
I had hernia repair and sleeve. I never had bad heartburn prior to the sleeve though. I did have some heartburn. I had heartburn post op initially but it is super common and even non hernia repairs get it. I think I would ask and tell him that you know lots of people who have done it. That being said...for every single aspect of the surgery it is always about what the surgeon prefers. From pre op to post op diet, to amount of hospital stay, to what kind of sutures, drains versus no drains, pain meds prescribed, etc. So this doesn't shock me that he as made this decision. I know that they do say anyone with a lot of acid reflux issues prior to the sleeve it is usually recommended by most surgeons to have a bypass as the reflux can worsen with the sleeve.
I'm in remission now; I had to be. I was actually supposed to have my surgery in September, but it was canceled because I had a colonoscopy showing that I had ulcers and inflammation. I started on this new drug called Entyvio, and within 6 months it threw me into remission. I'm doing well now, so I restarted the program and am getting my sleeve!
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