For those with GERD pre-op . . .

[j16 166]

Has anyone had GERD pre-op and no problems after surgery without having a hernia repair? I ask this because as I read through so many threads on this subject it seems like most people who saw an improvement in GERD symptoms after getting a sleeve had a hernia repaired at the same time. I have had mild GERD (currently controlled by med) which makes me scared to go with a sleeve. However, both my endoscopy and esophagram looked normal, so I think my doc at my next appt. will say I can go either way.

[Margie122 845]

My mom has GERD, and at times it was really bad. She has been watching her diet and making sure she doesn't go LONG times in between eating and it's gotten better. She's scheduled to have the sleeve next month.

* She also had an endoscopy and esophagram and it looked normal, BUT her surgeon told her that she could still have a hernia even though these were normal and she is going to look for it when she does my mom's surgery next month.

My mom's surgeon is still recommending the sleeve even though she has GERD.

[mmwishart 41]

I had GERD before the sleeve. It didn't bother me much at all. It is worse now. I take a PPI every day, and that keeps it under control.

[bikrchk 1,313]

I had it pre-sleeve but it was misdiagnosed as asthma. Kept me up all night every night coughing (no real reflux or heartburn). My pre-op EGD was where they figured it out. Went on PPI immediately and was immediately better, (still preop) They also found a small hernia which they fixed during my sleeve surgery. 2+years post op and I still take the PPI 40mg 2x day and will likely for the rest of my life. No issues.

[j16 166]

Thanks all for the responses ????