Berry78 4,261 Posted February 5, 2017 Ok peeps, there are enough posts about people needing sleeve to bypass revisions due to GERD, that I'm not sure which path to take. I am planning to go with Dr. Illan in Mexico. I do not have a history of significant heartburn or acid reflux. I sure don't want the surgery to start it! (I live with someone with terrible GERD, and it is awful!) What do y'all think? Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berry78 4,261 Posted February 5, 2017 Ok, well there was a study done, and for those going into sleeve surgery without GERD, approx. 10% will develop it. Not so bad of odds I guess... Sent from my SM-N920R4 using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
triplethreat 257 Posted February 5, 2017 I had sleeve and I have GERD as a result. I take a pill for it. Not sure I would let that be a deciding factor; it's really controllable. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kate_ 2,224 Posted February 5, 2017 Minute chance of GERD v Malabsorption issues. Risks on both sides. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgc 538 Posted February 5, 2017 I had GERD before the sleeve and now I don't have it at all. I guess I'm the exception because the sleeve cured my GERD and didn't give it to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
