Hiatus Hernia

how did they discover the reflux damage is it in the oesophagus? is it barretts oesophagus?

I had a hiatus hernia repair with the sleeve and never got rid of the reflux so late August had another repair and RNY. yes it is big decision. if it wasn't for my grandpa dying of throat cancer and how bad the reflux was I would have just got a repair.

You need to see a surgeon. what tests have they done in SIngapore and when do you get back to Australia.

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Hi Caz,

I'm sorry I don't have anything helpful to add, however....do you mind me asking what reflux damage is?  How does this affect the body?

DayleD

Hi everyone - long time no talk (well 6 months anyway). Still in Singapore and missing Australia a lot - hopefully will go home next year.

Few health problems. Seeking advice!

I have to have my gallbladder out - no biggie.

But I also have a fairly large hiatus hernia and lots of reflux damage. Apparently the hernia is about 5 cm above diagraphm and up to 7 cm wide. Biopsies from the reflux damage clear thank goodness, but it is very severe. I am on Nexium currently to keep it under control.

I was told that getting this repaired isn't necessarily going to work (up to 20% failure rate) because of the sleeve. The other alternative is a gastric bypass which seems like a step too far. At this stage I think I'll just get the repair done and hope for the best. Then if it doesn't work, hopefully I'll be back in Australia and can take further steps then.

Any advice? Suggestions?

*sigh*