the sleeve and reflux?

[VSG4aHealthierMe 6]

Sorry to double post in the same folder, this just seemed the best place to ask this. I have been researching the sleeve for some time now but just tonight I stumbled across something that says the sleeve can cause or worsen reflux and RNY is recommended for patients with reflux and I did a search specific to this and that seems to be the majority opinion.

I have had some sort of reflux since I was 16. I had my gallbladder removed and developed bile reflux gastritis and now as an adult I also have acid reflux as well, sometimes so bad my throat swells and my tongue feels like I ate razor blades. I don't think I could handle worse esp if it can't be controlled with meds which many ppl on other forums I read said was there situation. I have never even considered RNY because the malabsorption scares me both for my own health and future children as we are not done but my current health would make pregnancy dangerous for us both. I know many have normal pregnancies post RNY but I already have malabsorption issues due to IBS and have already lost a child because of this.

Bottom line, have any of you heard this from your docs and pushed forward anyway? Do any pot-op'ers have reflux now, or worse reflux? I feel like the rug was just yanked from beneath me Any input would be MUCH appreciated. TIA!

[outrigger42 58]

I have large hiatal hernia with sever reflux. My dr still recommended sleeve

[Patienlywtng on my Curves 73]

I had a small hernia and it was repaired during the sleeve sugery. My Surgeon did mention that it might not get better. I can tell you at 3 weeks out I am experiencing some issues, but it is probably due to the lemon powder I put in my Soups. I was told just to take my Nexxium twice a day.

However, right after I made the call, I pushed more fluids and more Soup and I haven't had any issues thus far today. So it may depend on the patient??

Do you know if you have a hiatal hernia?

[Amanda626 153]

Dr said my minor reflux could get worse. With you being so bad I would be asking the same thing.....

[VSG4aHealthierMe 6]

I don't know about a hernia, but honestly it wouldn't surprise me. I have not yet been for testing, I am back to square 1 after putting the surgery off for a year due to issues in my personal life. I don't even have coverage yet but believe I will very soon.

[Khloé 89]

I have severe GERD. Both my pcp and surgeon have told me that 90% of patients with reflux have it resolved after the sleeve, but that there is a 5% chance it'll get worse and a 5% chance that it'll get better but not completely go away. I figure a 95% chance of improvement is better than nothing at all, especially if the GERD is caused from being overweight to begin with.

[Sadtosaygoodbye 256]

I had severe reflux and a large hernia, prior to being sleeved. My reflux was so bad that if I ate less than four hours before going to bed, I would wake up chocking on my own vomit. Since surgery, Nothing, Nada, Zilch!! I also had my hernia repaired during surgery, couldn't be happier.

[tia952000 16]

Sorry to double post in the same folder' date=' this just seemed the best place to ask this. I have been researching the sleeve for some time now but just tonight I stumbled across something that says the sleeve can cause or worsen reflux and RNY is recommended for patients with reflux and I did a search specific to this and that seems to be the majority opinion.

I have had some sort of reflux since I was 16. I had my gallbladder removed and developed bile reflux gastritis and now as an adult I also have acid reflux as well, sometimes so bad my throat swells and my tongue feels like I ate razor blades. I don't think I could handle worse esp if it can't be controlled with meds which many ppl on other forums I read said was there situation. I have never even considered RNY because the malabsorption scares me both for my own health and future children as we are not done but my current health would make pregnancy dangerous for us both. I know many have normal pregnancies post RNY but I already have malabsorption issues due to IBS and have already lost a child because of this.

Bottom line, have any of you heard this from your docs and pushed forward anyway? Do any pot-op'ers have reflux now, or worse reflux? I feel like the rug was just yanked from beneath me Any input would be MUCH appreciated. TIA![/quote']

I just had my sleeve yesterday, when they woke me up the first thing I said was my chest, then I went to grab my chest. I have mild reflux but when I woke up from anesthesia, my reflux was so severe that I swore I was having a heart attack, they put me in ICU to watch over me, they just put me in a regular room now, but I still feel the pain but not as bad. Reflux is no joke after surgery. I barely feel the pain from the surgery.

[VSG4aHealthierMe 6]

Thank you all for your input. 95% chance of it going away or getting better sounds really good.... but I guess its something I will have to discuss with a surgeon because even if my acid reflux is weight related, I still have to contend with the bile reflux caused by having my gallbladder removed. In the meantime I guess I should get acquainted with the RNY. :/