Reflux With Zoloft After Rny

[jaymim 1]

I am almost 3 years post-op and just recently starting having problems with taking my Zoloft. At first I thought the pill was too large so I split it in half, which seemed to work. However I've now started having severe reflux pain immediately after taking the pill. A doctor sent me for an upper GI where they found a hiatel hernia, but this shouldn't be causing the pain. I am being told now to get scoped. I found a thread on the lap band forum where several patients from that surgery are experiencing the pain as well, but the cause they identified (bacteria from the colon coming up through their stomach to the pouch) wouldn't explain this for gastric bypass patients. I'm curiuous to see how many RNY patients taking zoloft have this problem and what they have been able to do to fix it. Thanks!

[Mbrock 17]

I am almost 3 years post-op and just recently starting having problems with taking my Zoloft. At first I thought the pill was too large so I split it in half, which seemed to work. However I've now started having severe reflux pain immediately after taking the pill. A doctor sent me for an upper GI where they found a hiatel hernia, but this shouldn't be causing the pain. I am being told now to get scoped. I found a thread on the lap band forum where several patients from that surgery are experiencing the pain as well, but the cause they identified (bacteria from the colon coming up through their stomach to the pouch) wouldn't explain this for gastric bypass patients. I'm curiuous to see how many RNY patients taking zoloft have this problem and what they have been able to do to fix it. Thanks!

I HAD RNY, take down was done 7/31 & I've taken Zoloft for years. It's one thing that didn't hurt or bother me due to having the surgery 14 yrs ago.

Sorry, not much help with this one. Almost scary thinking what I would have been like NOT taking them ( on h I high dosage)

[oldoneyoungagain 200]

I am almost 3 years post-op and just recently starting having problems with taking my Zoloft. At first I thought the pill was too large so I split it in half, which seemed to work. However I've now started having severe reflux pain immediately after taking the pill. A doctor sent me for an upper GI where they found a hiatel hernia, but this shouldn't be causing the pain. I am being told now to get scoped. I found a thread on the lap band forum where several patients from that surgery are experiencing the pain as well, but the cause they identified (bacteria from the colon coming up through their stomach to the pouch) wouldn't explain this for gastric bypass patients. I'm curiuous to see how many RNY patients taking zoloft have this problem and what they have been able to do to fix it. Thanks!

I had a small hiatel hernia which caused severe heart burn and it was very uncomfortable. So think it could be causing the pain and medication is irratating it. They repaired mine at the time I was banded and haven't had an issue since. I take 50 mg of Zoloft twice daily and it doesn't bother me at all since I had the bypass 9/11/13.

[Andrea K 33]

I have not had my RNY yet, but I just found out last week that Zoloft comes in a liquid. I too was worried about the size of the pills. Maybe you could try it.

[karenleah 0]

Hi I had gastric bypass 05/01/14 and I have pain after taking my Zoloft every time and really really bad pain after taking large tablets moving around and bending helps

[Stayc_b_me! 5]

So I have taken Zoloft for years and up to 2 pills a day. I had my surgery Monday the 28th and have been taking pill form ever since. I too have been experience some pain which feels like heartburn x100. I was contributing this all to the healing but now seeing this post thinking other wise. I just got my prescription for the liquid and going to start on it to see if it makes any difference.

[Stayc_b_me! 5]

So I started the liquid Zoloft today which has to be mixed with 4oz of specific liquid which include Water, lemonade, or orange juice. I just mixed with water and let me tell you BAD BAD BAD taste. Taste like unflavored perfume or something. It was horrible being I couldn't down it quickly and had to sip it. I told myself I would just deal with pill form. After talking yo a friend about it I am going to give it one more try with Crystal Light a Lemonade. Not very optimistic it will be any better but at least worth a try.