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Hi All. I am four and a half months post op and I've had very few issues. However, last night I had to jump and run from the restaurant to go puke outside. I thought it was due to having a cocktail with my meal. But after eating this morning, the same thing happened. It feels as if the food gets stuck in my chest. I get pain and then feel nauseated. Everything I've thrown up has been undigested food, more like spitting up. I usually don't have to watch my speed or bite size. Did I eat too fast/too much or can this be some sort of structure/blockage? Disclaimer: I am calling my surgeon. I know there's no substitute for a professional opinion, but I am four hours from home and just wanted to hear from you guys. TIA-Amye I meant some sort of stricture (autocorrect)

I had controlled reflux before the surgery and then it became horrible about 10 days after. It's so bad now that it wakes me up at night, filling my throat, mouth, and nose. I take Protonix 40mg twice a day and I'm having an EGD done day after tomorrow. My surgeon has already mentioned bypass. ????. The gastro doc says don't panic yet. We will reassess after we get the results of the EGD. So needless to say, I am also very interested in hearing others experiences. Good luck to u. BTW, I almost two months out.

I'm in the exact same boat. Sleeved on 01/28. I lost 25lbs in the first three weeks and then nothing ????

I know this is a strange question but, did anyone have a positive ANA blood test after VSG? I have an appt with a rheumatologist so I'll know more after that. I guess I'm wondering if all the changes my body is going thru can cause this and not some dreaded autoimmune disorder.

I have a question for my fellow January sleevers.... Do u still have discomfort when u eat? I'm a little over 5 weeks out and I still dread eating. It's so painful. I'm not sure if it's my reflux or what ????

Has anyone had this problem? I have a rash all on my neck/chin/face. Also on my arms. I have an appt with dermatologist this afternoon. I really don't think it's dermatitis since I haven't introduced anything new. I'm worried about something systemic like liver issues. It just feels like since surgery it's been one thing after another. I felt fine before (just chubby) and now I feel as if I'm falling apart. Can't help but to feel that this surgery was the biggest mistake of my life. I'm only 5 weeks out so I'm hoping it gets better. Just feeling nervous and discouraged.

Thanks. This is encouraging!

I take Protonix in the AM and PM. I'll see a GI doc this week ????

I am 4.5 weeks post op and since surgery I just can't sleep without taking something. I'm dealing with reflux so that doesn't help, but if I don't take something I wake up every 30 minutes. I believe I'm a little dehydrated ????. Has anyone else experienced this?

That sounds rough. How far out from sleeve procedure are you?

I sure hope my story plays out the same way. Glad you're better ????

That makes me hopeful. I realize that my situation may not turn out like yours, but fingers crossed. My drs office seems pretty concerned also. They've already mentioned sending me to GI dr and another surgery was casually mentioned at last appt. Not a revision to bypass, but an adjustment to the hernia repair. Not quite sure what that entails. I do not want another surgery and absolutely don't want to be back on liquid diet. We will see...... ????

I had reflux before surgery that was completely controlled. About a week or so post op, it came back with a vengeance. I can't seem to get it under control. I'm taking Protonix now and hoping that works. I think I'm one of the unlucky few and the odds are in your favor.

I would love to hear peoples experience with reflux post op. I had controlled reflux pre op, but I am three weeks out with horrific reflux now. I've heard "you're still early, it will get better". And I've also heard that if its not better by now, things aren't very promising. Just wondering about others thoughts/experiences. Thanks!! Just a couple of more things.... I did have a hiatal hernia repaired during surgery and I was aware of the risk of reflux getting worse. My surgeon felt I was a good candidate and I trusted him.

Walter Sartor in Monroe, LA at a center for bariatric excellence. ????