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So I've had a hiatal hernia since I can remember, I think it was officially diagnosed when I was 5 and for the rest of my life I've been on omeperazole to keep the reflux in check.

When I had my sleeve done on Thursday, my Dr. repaired the hernia as well. However, I've read about a lot of folks on the forum who still had signiifcant GERD post-repair. So far though, with no omeperazole since Wednesday I haven't had even a touch of reflux. Does this mean I'm one of the lucky few for whom the repair was entirely successful? Or have some of you out there had the same experience only to have the reflux return once you were off of the liquid diet?

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time will tell....... I started getting GERD post-op. I am 5 months post-op and may try to get off the meds to see if it is gone, but I will wait a while longer before I try.

hopefully you don't have it anymore, that would be great!!!

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I had Acid Reflux before my sugery Sept, 25, 2014 and 3 weeks out my surgeon took me off my meds for it and I have not had any acid since. I had suffered with it for 30 years.

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I had Acid Reflux before my sugery Sept, 25, 2014 and 3 weeks out my surgeon took me off my meds for it and I have not had any acid since. I had suffered with it for 30 years.

im having a hernia repaired with mine (on the 18th) and pray I'm one of the lucky ones too! Been living with severe gerd for 20 years!

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I had zero gerd prior to surgery... Now I am waiting for the doctor to call back and tell me if I can take prilosec again even though I just stopped taking it last Wednesday...

This is BAD... I constantly feel like I need to puke.. have this lump feeling at the base of my throat that just wont go away...

I am probably going to ask for a script... the OTC version is expensive if I have to take it long term...

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I didn't have a hernia but had gerd, took over the counter acid reducers daily. 4 weeks out, not even a sign of heartburn or reflux etc, so thankful.

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I had GERD for years before surgery, but didn't have a hernia. I'm 26 months out and haven't had problems with GERD for over a year and a half. I don't take anything for it, either.

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I've noticed a MARKED improvement in my reflux since my surgery! It's nice! I hope it lasts. *knocks on wood*

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I had severe reflux prior to the surgery. I do still have some reflux some days now, but I'm doing much better. I am taking far less medication!!!

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I didnt have reflux issues before surgery, however one month post op I developed GERD and am now on 20mg of Rabeprazole daily to keep the acid at bay.

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I had reflux before surgery that was completely controlled. About a week or so post op, it came back with a vengeance. I can't seem to get it under control. I'm taking Protonix now and hoping that works. I think I'm one of the unlucky few and the odds are in your favor.

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I had very little reflex before surgery then it went away but came back when it got tightened. My last visit.

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While I did NOT have a hernia going into the surgery, I did have semi-frequent bouts with acid reflux. Maybe 1-2 times a week. I'd been taking 1/2 Omeprazole pill per day for a few years. Some days I'd skip and be okay... some days I'd regret not taking it.

Since the surgery, I've only had acid issues once, and I suspect it was because of what I ate. I quit taking the Omep during my pre-surgery diet, and haven't needed it since.

Best of luck OP.... I hope yours goes away!!

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I too had hiatial hernia prior to surgery, with gerd. Stopped Prilosec 4 weeks after surgery with my doctors blessing to only take as needed. 7 weeks now and haven't needed it yet...

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I had acid reflux and a hernia. Surgeon also did a hernia repair and have had no reflux since! I'm 8 weeks out.

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