Anyone NOT have heartburn or gallbladder problems?

[AchieveGoals 46]

Hi again people! Anyone out there NOT have any Gallbladder problems or Heartburn? How many months or years post-op are you? Hoping to see people who are a long way out that do NOT suffer from these complications! Thanks

[greekgirl17 5]

I'm 2 years post-op with no gallbladder complications and only had heartburn once after surgery but some tums and I was better right away. Hope this helps

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[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

Heartburn isn't really a complication since lots of normal people have heartburn. I have had it twice and I wouldn't consider it a complication, at all. It was caused by something I ate out, it doesn't happen on a normal basis.

A leak is what I would consider a complication, or a stricture.

You are worrying about the wrong things.

[AchieveGoals 46]

@@OutsideMatchInside There are people who take prescription medicines for the rest of their lives in order to combat heartburn/GERD - so this of course can be considered a complication. I thank you for your insight!

[Bufflehead 6,358]

I have had no heartburn post-op (I had a hiatal hernia repaired along with my vsg). I took PPI's for the first several months, but have not taken them since. I have had no gall bladder issues. I've had no complications of any sort whatsoever. I am just over 3 years post-op.

[AchieveGoals 46]

@@Bufflehead Refreshing to hear this! Thank you

[Barry W 336]

I didn't have any gallstones, if that's what you mean, nor any other gall bladder issues, and haven't had any trouble with heartburn/acid reflux either. I have had some issues pre-surgery with acid reflux, but for me that came while sleeping when I had eaten a lot, and especially if acidic or fatty foods were included, within a couple of hours of bedtime - by and large I learned not to do that after some bad experiences!

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Hi again people! Anyone out there NOT have any Gallbladder problems or Heartburn? How many months or years post-op are you? Hoping to see people who are a long way out that do NOT suffer from these complications! Thanks

I was sleeved April 20, 2015 and have not experienced either one.

I was prescribed Actigall and a PPI immediately post-op but haven't taken either for a very long time.

[theimprovedjulie 4]

I had my gall bladder removed when they did my sleeve. I developed severe acid reflux 3 days post surgery. Granted I'm only 2 1/2 weeks out but I'm taking 2 Pepcid/day & it's still waking me up at night. It has been quite the struggle when I need sleep to heal but can't sleep due to the reflux.

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[Madreof4 12]

I'm 3wks out and have not experienced either!

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[SiSSi829 36]

I was giving Omeprazole for after my surgery but I had prior gastric issues ( G.E.R.D) but I really haven't felt it much after either of my recent surgeries. BUT I have read that instead of feeling that actual burning sensation in my esophagus and it's related areas heartburn can feel like hunger who knew lol

And a recently I tested theory and it was right. I feel hunger and I took a Zantac and and hour later I was fine

WLS 6/15/16 Miami,Fl

33yrs /5'6"

highest weight 300s in 2002-03

lowest weight 193 in 2014

[prettyCali916 299]

I will be 6 months post op and have had no heartburn or gall bladder issues post op. I did have heartburn all the time before. My doctor had me on Prilosec OTC for 4 weeks (I week pre-op and 3 weeks post-op). He said that is why my recovery was so easy.

Very surprised that I haven't had any heartburn; hadn't actually crossed my mind how long its been until I saw your post! Hope this helps...!