IBS and GERD

[MsB7 64]

Has anyone had IBS and or GERD before WLS? If so how has it affected you after?

[James Marusek 5,244]

I had severe acid reflux (GERD) before surgery. I had RNY 32 months ago and the GERD went into remission ever since surgery. Normally sleeve is not recommended for GERD patients because it can make the GERD condition worse.

[MsB7 64]

Thank you for the info. I can't wait for the day to Not have any Issues. I was told by a few that it depends on how bad your GERD is. However lately I was told NO Sleeve because of It. So RNY it will be for me!

[Jennifree 16]

I have had GERD my entire life. My RNY surgery is February 16. Is it typical for it to go away right after surgery, since you no longer have a big stomach to hold all the acid? My anxiety is kicking in since I start the liver reduction diet on Tuesday, and there is soo much acid right now... take Nexium daily, and don't want to have to buy more if I don't have to. My insurance "prefers" that I buy it OTC.

[James Marusek 5,244]

I have had GERD my entire life. My RNY surgery is February 16. Is it typical for it to go away right after surgery, since you no longer have a big stomach to hold all the acid? My anxiety is kicking in since I start the liver reduction diet on Tuesday, and there is soo much acid right now... take Nexium daily, and don't want to have to buy more if I don't have to. My insurance "prefers" that I buy it OTC.

After surgery my surgeon prescribed Omeprazole (Prilosec) for the first year after surgery. This was not for GERD but for healing my stomach. So I was not officially able to tell that the GERD was gone until after I stopped using Omeprazole. I am 32 months post-op RNY and no sign of it.

Also some of the symptoms of dumping syndrome mimic the effects of GERD.

[MsB7 64]

Thank you all so much for the input. I hope it goes away.

[tross10779 11]

I have IBS and had a flare on day 3. I was able to take immodium. My dr says it should calm down once I start adding foods. I'm only on the liquid stage.

[MsB7 64]

Please let me know how things go

[grandmaofone 411]

I had IBS before surgery and the symptoms have gone away. I am 8 months out and have only had a problem when my gallbladder went bad around Dec and was removed Dec 29, 2015 and I have had no problems since

Edited February 8, 2016 by grandmaofone

[MsB7 64]

That's awesome