f1stborn 59 Posted July 20, 2014 So I never had acid reflux before band n only had it with band only whn it slipped. ... does acid vet better or worse w sleeve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jersrose43 837 Posted July 20, 2014 Evry person is diff but my surgeon was very clear that if I had acid pre surgery he want to do a bypass and not a sleeve. I didn't have any presurgrru ever Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steelemagnolia 7 Posted July 20, 2014 I have had the band since 2009. Before the procedure my wonderful doctor,Dr. Richard, advised me that IF I had a hiatal hernia, he would repair it. I did have a hiatal hernia, he did repair it and I've not had acid reflux since. I don't have much knowledge about the sleeve. Ask your doctor. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Embrace 11 Posted July 21, 2014 That happened to me too. I never had acid reflux until 5 years post band. Ultimately, I had a terrible complication and the band has to come out. I haven't had any attacks since the Fluid came out of the band but I'm a little fearful about the future with a sleeve. I'm scheduled for surgery on July 28 so I don't know if I'll have future issues with the sleeve but I'm hopeful that it will remain resolved and the next phase of my experience will be a postive one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stacielynntate 88 Posted July 21, 2014 I was banded in 2008 and got 24/7 acid reflux in 2011 after having my son. Only time no issue was when my band was empty. So got revision on 6/18 and a month out and no issues thank god. It's so nice to not have to deal with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flashover911 2 Posted July 22, 2014 I was banded in 2006 and as soon as I started getting Fluid into my band I started having mild acid. Never experienced it before and thought it was something I could live with. Fast forward 6 years and I was dealing with such painful acid reflux I had to sleep sitting up on the couch for the last 2 years. I ended up with Barrett's esophagus with is an erosion and scarring of your esophagus and leads to cancer. If you are experiencing acid with your band get it loosened or get it out. I just converted to the sleeve and have not had ONE SINGLE night of acid reflux since. Don't wait like I did. It won't get better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knitlil09 91 Posted July 22, 2014 I had a band as well and had horrible reflux with it. Had it removed a few years ago and just recently got a sleeve and hiatial hernia repair. I haven't had a single day if reflux since then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FloraBama Girl 116 Posted April 22, 2016 I have a sleeve and had acid reflux pre surgery. I don't know why my surgeon did not stir me toward a bypass. I have horrible acid reflux now. I am saving for self pay to go to Mexico to get the bypass done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
