Gerd Or Reflux Before Vsg?

[cmf1267 27]

My surgeon wants to do a Ph monitoring test. I haven't heard from his office yet today. I think they want to check for GERD or reflux since I've never actually been diagnosed I just take Zantac as needed. It's really mostly due to how I eat - if I eat healthy - I don't need the Zantac - if I drink too much Coke Zero and don't eat healthy I'll need to take one.

Anyway - now I'm a little worried because someone on this forum mentioned that some surgeons won't do the surgery if you have GERD or reflux.

Did anyone else have GERD or reflux before the surgery? I could have sworn that during the information seminar the surgeon said that the surgery usually resolves GERD because we usually have it from obesity.

[favoredone 590]

I had reflux before surgery... Not as bad as it has been afterwards though...

I think they look at how much (if any) erosion has taken place due to the acid... Ask lots of questions and think positive.. everything will be fine!!!!

[Gene1970 179]

I had horrible GERD/Acid Reflux before surgery. I had an endoscopy a couple years before surgery and they said I had a small hiatal hernia. I was on two prilosec a day and still had acid... that should tell you how bad it was. My surgeon fixed the hiatal hernia (which he said was pretty large) at the same time he did my sleeve and I have had no issues with acid reflux since.

[cmf1267 27]

Thanks Gene1970 - he did find a small hiatal hernia yesterday and said he thought it could be the cause of the acid reflux. I guess I'll just have to be patient and wait to hear from his office.

[Gene1970 179]

I guarantee that it is the cause of the acid reflux. Make sure they fix it when they do your sleeve. My surgeon fixed mine for free and I think that is the case with a lot of Dr's.

[traceyc 89]

I had severe reflux for years. I was taking 2 prevacids a day and still had issues. My hiatal hernia was apparently very bad once they got in there, but they fixed it. i have had no issues with reflux since my surgery. I don't even take a PPI anymore. I would do the surgery all over again just to cure my reflux issues! My doctor did warn me that some people's reflux get worse once they have the sleeve. Gastric bypass will cure reflux but I was not a candidate for it because of one of my medications. So I don't think you will not be able to do the sleeve because of the reflux/GERD but just be prepared for continued reflux issues after.

[ThinnerTiff 172]

I have GERD, and I'm still getting surgery done next Tuesday! You'll be fine! Nothing to worry about!

[favoredone 590]

My reflux is definitely worse.. it's not so bad that I regret being sleeved though... I just watch the time that I take my last bite and drink before bed, pop my ppi 2X a day.. and enjoy life!!..