GERD Acting Up - Should I Proceed?

[NMFGAZ 26]

My VSG is scheduled for Nov 2 in Tijuana. As the date approaches I am feeling anxious and my GERD, which has not bothered me for several years, is beginning to act up. I resumed my Protonix and that helps, but some days I'm having to take Zantac, too. I know that VSG can aggravate GERD - am I doing the right thing here? Not going through insurance since I am just above required weight and would be walking a tightrope during the required supervised diet, so don't have anyone to turn to locally with this question. I'm trying not to eat at night, sleeping with extra pillows, etc. Was told years ago that I have a small hiatal hernia but not worth repairing at the time.

Getting really nervous...have to reschedule this week or lose my deposit. Have been on modified Atkins for two weeks, start liquids on the 19th. I am a real wimp about chronic GERD and when it's acting up it changes my outlook - not in a good way.

Would appreciate any advice, thank you!

[jane13 2,256]

@@NMFGAZ - are they repairing the hernia? I didn't have a hernia but I did fight with reflux once or twice a month but once I got my weight PRE-OP down just a bit I had no issues. Since VSG I have had no issues.

[NMFGAZ 26]

I understand that Dr Ortiz will check for and repair any hiatal hernia.