Does stomach acid production ever reduce?

[renniemommie 8]

I've read that when your stomach is reduced with Sleeve, you still make as much acid since the Proton Pump(?) is still there and doesn't realize the stomach itself is smaller. I understand you can take PPI's to help with that, but for how long? I don't want Esophageal cancer or other issues from excessive acid from not taking a PPI. I've always ran a bit acidy. I have read somewhere on the internet that with inhibition of stomach acid, your body produces more cells that make acid, so when you do get off PPI's (how much time IDK), your stomach makes even more. Even if that isn't totally true, I would expect some rebound. I've read by having stomach acid reduced, then bacteria in stomach can thrive, since the acid was killing it off (or something like that). That freaks me out.

My surgery has been pumped for insurance stuff, and now is Monday the 28th (today is Friday with a busy working weekend ahead of me).

Colette

[NJMOMof2 17]

I had surgery almost 12 weeks ago and have NO reflux and don't take a PPI at all. I think it depends on your anatomy

[juliarh 35]

I took a PPI for 6 months (per my dr.) and then after I reached 6 months quit. I've been fine since. During the 6 months, when I didn't take my PPI, I did have reflux, but no more -- but best to ask your dr.

[BlackBerryJuice 349]

There's a new paper out saying the link between esophageal cancer and GERD is not as strong as once thought.

Also, I think it's different for everyone. I have slightly more reflux post-surgery than I did before (which was like once a year), but I don't take a PPI and I only use an antacid maybe once a month, if not less. You are not doomed to having reflux.