Can muscle repair be undone? I have developed severe GERD and acid reflux because of the muscle repair.

HI gmao,

A muscle repair can be undone, but you might want to check with your gastric bypass surgeon first. I had one patient who underwent a TT and developed these symptoms, but on evaluation by her GI surgeon, the patient had a severe stricture in the bypass anastomosis and she needed surgery to fi=x that. I would suggest that you return to see the GI surgeon first and get and endoscopy study to see what is the real cause of your reflux.

Good Luck and Best Wishes,

Dr. Christine Rodgers

With an abdominoplasty, the fascia is repaired not the muscle. The fascia is an envelope that contains the muscle and repairing the fascia tightens the muscle. This results in increased intra-abdominal pressure. Unfortunately, you have not told us your height and weight or provided photographs but you may be better off seeing a weight loss physician, if that is an issue or seeing a GI physician is recommended.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.