Reflux

[Dickson 3]

We are on the "Pathway" to get the VGS and yesterday we went to a group support meeting. Unfortunately everyone in the group had gotten the Roux En Y (sp?) surgery so no one had direct input to the VGS. But one of them was saying that with the sleeve you should expect to have alot of reflux, I have not heard that before. I could see if that was an issue prior to the procedure it still might be, but don't see how it could cause it. With a Lap Band I see it but not the the VGS. Anyone have answers to this? Thanks:001_unsure:

[Tiffykins 673]

Early out some experience acid, and most are prescribed a PPI like Nexium, Prilosec for 3-6 months to protect the staple line. Some patients can wean off, some can't. I'm still on my Prilosec, but will probably be weaning off soon once I discuss everything with my surgeon at my 1 year follow up.

Some personal experiences I've read on OH state that their reflux was resolved post sleeve. I think it's a very individual experience and no one patient have the same exact acid issue.

[stcyt 15]

The reason for the reflux is that your body is producing enough acid for your old big stomach. All that acid goes into your new little sleeve which cant hold it all.

I never had reflux before but now if I don't take a PPI I feel the burn. I'm hoping to wean off the ppi pretty soon, but I want to make sure I'm completely healed first.