GERD

[marys2cents 0]

Getting sleeved 3/11. Just started reading about GERD worsening with sleeve. i already have GERD but don't want it to get worse. Has anybody had existing GERD get worse after surgery? Thanks for your thoughts.

[Bebee 33]

Getting sleeved 3/11. Just started reading about GERD worsening with sleeve. i already have GERD but don't want it to get worse. Has anybody had existing GERD get worse after surgery? Thanks for your thoughts.

What is GERD

[Kimmy1813 77]

It stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease....it's acid reflux.....I have this too and have wondered the same thing because I do not want it to get worse. I was hoping it would get better:)

[Bebee 33]

Oooohk

[EnigmaInKY 22]

My doctor fixed my hietal hernia at the same time as my VSG surgery. Similar situation for a friend of mine and for many others I've read about on this board. I was sleeved exactly 10 weeks ago and have had heartburn only twice, the second time actually today. See what your surgeon says about correct of a hernia, which is most likely the source of your GERD. Good luck!

[JennCH 19]

I've had severe GERD for 20 years (way before I was fat). I was quite concerned about it with the sleeve and almost went with the RNY. I am now 6 weeks out and am on 1/2 the prilosec I used to take and have had zero problems even when I've forgotten to take it. I've been pleasantly surprised and tell you to not let it scare you off.

Jenn

[MarciaM 10]

I am 69 and have a bmi of 35 with 2 morbidities but after my Bravo test, they said only the bypass would be available to because I have Gerd. Don't want that at all. I know I have a sliding hiatal hernia and I thought it could be fixed at the time of vsg surgery. Anyone get have gerd AND the sleeve successfully? Anyone lnow a good sleeve surgeon in NYC?