Gastric Bypass and hernia repaid

[Tkaye]

I had gastric sleeve converted to gastric bypass because of severe GERD on 1/14/2025. The hernia was a result of the gastric sleeve. My stomach was lodged in my sternum.

Has anyone else had this experience?

Also, I wasn’t prepared for the pain. I’m miserable.

 

[dianeseattle]

I had gastric sleeve converted to gastric bypass because of severe GERD on 1/14/2025. The hernia was a result of the gastric sleeve. My stomach was lodged in my sternum.

Has anyone else had this experience?

Also, I wasn’t prepared for the pain. I’m miserable.

Did you have the sleeve just before the GERD? I've never heard of the stomach being "lodged in the sternum." Going by the anatomy of the body as I understand it, this doesn't seem logical. Honestly, it sounds like a malpractice suit against the doctor who performed your surgery. It certainly isn't a common side effect, or even a rare side effect.

As to the pain, that's a harder comparison to make, since everyone has a different threshold of pain tolerance. But if the surgery was botched, which it sounds like it was, I believe you, again, need to look at a problem caused by the surgeon. I've never read a post here, and I've been here since 2007, where someone detailed this problem.

I'd be getting a second opinion from a bariatric doctor, and consulting with a malpractice attorney who's familiar with bariatric procedures. You need professional advice.

Best of luck to you.

 

[dianeheydt]

I have suffered inoperable hernias since my revision in the 90's. It's sad. I've had 6 attempted repair surgeries. The pain sometimes is really bad. Good luck in your outcome and what the professional advice says.

 

[MzNic]

I am having the same surgery soon because the sleeve has causes a hiatal hernia. My Ph study (for the reflux) is scheduled for next week and then I’ll know more.

Best wishes and a speedy recovery. ✌

 

[trnsmaster]

I had gastric sleeve converted to gastric bypass because of severe GERD on 1/14/2025. The hernia was a result of the gastric sleeve. My stomach was lodged in my sternum.

Has anyone else had this experience?

Also, I wasn’t prepared for the pain. I’m miserable.

Went in for bypass in early 22, doc only did the sleeve . Year later had gerd , so bad it started barrets esophagus . So had to get the bypass to cure the gerd . They also found a hiatal hernia and had to repair it .
Had no pains after surgery , was never in hospital bed once I woke I was up walking halls .
But now one year out have gut pain , can’t handle protein ,all I want to eat is crackers !
Just got another endoscopy and they couldn’t find anything

 

[dianeseattle]

I think it's just all part of the rebuilding of your digestive system. You really should have some kind of followup with a dietician and maybe even a mental health professional. All of this is temporary, so eat your crackers and slowly sample other high-protein foods. You can blend stuff in a blender and make it a sweet or savory slurpee. Good luck.