Reflux before sleeve

[itsanuff 0]

Most Drs are saying not to do the sleeve if you already have a problem with reflux. I went to see my surgeon to ask about this and he said no problem! If there is a hiatal hernia he will just fix it. Now I am very confused by this answer because why arent other surgeoons doing this also? The latest studt i just read by Himpens (saw in Thinner Times website ) says people are getting reflux 3-6 yrs later. Anyone have any experience with this or suggestions

[SDH 87]

I had acid reflux before my surgery and none of my doctors ever said that I shouldn't have it. I still take Nexium but I haven't gotten any worse since my surgery.

[No game 14,437]

I don't know about the 3 to 6 years after.. But really at the end of the day after reading a lot of studies listening to personal stories here and differing opinions of bariatric doctors.

It's crap shoot... Some people claim it was cured after the sleeve, some people that never had an issue with it have it suddenly have it after surgery and some end up getting it so bad they have to convert to bypass afterwards.

I know this is no help!

But it's something you need to be aware of and make the decision as to whether or not you want to take the risk.

Good luck to you

[LisaDM 194]

I have has acid reflux for years. I was taking Prevacid daily with good control prior to surgery. My surgeon did discuss the possiblilty that my reflux could continue or even worsen after the sleeve. She explained that if it gets out of control the only option is to revise to gastric bypass. I did some research and like Laura said, it seems to be different for everyone. Some people get better others get worse while some stay the same. I figured that without the sleeve I would be taking meds for reflux the rest of my life anyway. I decided to go for it and hope for the best. My surgeon did change my med to one she feels is better, protonics. So far I haven't had any problems. I am fours weeks out.

[itsanuff 0]

Thanks so much for your replies. I guess your'e right it is a crap shoot! What I hadnt said was the same dr had told me because i also have hyoglycemia he definitely wouldn't recommend a by-pass for fear it would become worse. So I have been depressed and confused as whether to take this chance or remain fat. If the reflux wouldnt be debilitating .I guess i am with you LIsa.

[*susan* 1,709]

As far as the hiatal hernia goes, most doctors do take care of that when doing sleeve surgery nowadays. Like others have said, there are no guarantees one way or the other when it comes to reflux, it seems everyone has different results. I never, ever had a problem with reflux until I had my surgery. Four years out, and if I miss just one day of Prilosec, I am miserable. But, as long as I take it, I never have a problem. Taking one Prilosec a day is worth the sleeve to me. Then again, when you get to be my age, you start having to take so much medicine, why would one more bother you, lol.