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I had GERD prior to my surgery, during surgery they found a hernia, which I’ve kearned can cause acid reflux. It was repaired. 3 yrs post op had gall bladder taken out, hernia was back in same spot again. Both were dealt with surgically. 1 1/2 yrs after hernia repair it’s back again and so is my reflux. Not sure what I’m going to do but my dr has recommended a bypass. Just don’t know if I want to go that route.

Try taking a magnesium capsule. Many people don’t know their levels are low, but even if they are not it definitely helps with leg cramps.

I woke up after surgery to find out I had a hernia. I have since had my gall bladder out and the same hernia repaired again. 1 1/2 yrs out from that repair it’s back again and I’m having a lot of issues with it. Just about every time I eat my stomach swells up like I’m 3 months pregnant and I usually have to take about 10 gas-x pills to get any relief.

I’m 4 yrs out this month and I have regained 15lbs. I too find I eat much faster and can fit more food than I like. Before surgery i had an insatiable need for sugar. After surgery and for about 2 years post surgery I didn’t crave sugar like a use to, however, I’ve introduced more carbs over the years and my sweet tooth is back full force. I am about to try the pouch reset and start limiting my carbs much more to see if it helps to pull the weight back off. I’ve also had my gall bladder and a hernia repaired for a second time since my sleeve surgery and I’ve recntly started having really bad reflux. Turns out the hernia is back for a 3rd time in the same place. My dr is recommending a possible gastric bypass.

I had a hernia that I didn’t know I had prior to my sleeve fixed when my sleeve was done. I have since had to have my gall bladder out and the same hernia repaired again. 1 1/2 yrs out from my second repair the hernia is back again and I’m having a lot of acid reflux. Dr. Is recommending a bypass.

4 yrs post op..had it prior

started having Gerd about 3 yrs out, usually take Zantac twice a day and it helps . Alleviates it until meds stop working.

Gas-X

I am having the same issue with eating the wrong things and too much. I am 4 yrs post op and I’ve gained about 10lbs back. I know it doesn’t sound like a lot, but I’m worried I’m heading back to my old ways. I recently had to drink a Chalk like drink and have my stomach xrayed due to a recurring hernia. The dr said my stomach is somewhat stretched, but not enough to be concerned. Can doing g a reset shrink it back down?

I can no longer have carbonated drinks. They cause serious pain in my upper stomach. I tried one about 6 months after surgery and it felt one someone was stabbing me in the chest. However, my sister had the surgery and doesn’t have a problem drinking them, diet of course.

Yeah was not to enthused considering the last repair was suppose to fix it.

Hi, I went in for the sleeve almost 4 yrs ago and during the surgery they found a hernia. They performed the sleeve and fixed the hernia. I got down to 160lbs. 2yrs post is my gall bladder failed and at the sane time my hernia came back in the same spot. They took out the GB and repaired the hernia again using a stronger technique to keep it from rupturing again. 2 weeks ago I had my annual check up with my dr and I have been noticing an increase in acid reflux, to the point I need meds. He had me do a barium chalk drink to view my stomach. Turns out my stomach has stretched a little at the top, which is normal, but the bottom is more narrow(could be causing the reflux somewhat)? However, the hernia was repaired twice is back again. His recommendation is to possibly do a bypass to get rid of reflux and we wouldn’t have to repair. Apparently I am prone to getting hernias.

I had a hernia repaired when i went in for my sleeve. Didn’t even know I had it till after the surgery was over. I didn’t really have any pain after surgery. 2 years after my sleeve and hernia surgery my gall bladder started acting up. I had to drink this chalk stuff for them to look at my stomach and they found another hernia right where they had repaired the first. Had my gall bladder and the hernia repaired again. I had Intense pain like you’re describing the 2nd time around. It took about a month to settle down. Less than 2 yrs out from the 2nd hernia repair i have started having pretty significant acid reflux. I went Monday to see my surgeon and had to drink the chalk drink so they could look at my stomach to determine if something is wrong. Guess what, I have yet another hernia in basically the same spot and now my surgeon says I may have to have a gastric bypass done because I keep getting hernias.

Is there a difference in the hospital stays with those who have the hernia repair with the sleeve, versus just the sleeve?

A journal is a great idea!! Find the pattern. But also, log your food intake anyway. I just started back with a journal since I have sort of lost my way, too. The one thing that i know is that when you keep a food journal, it's like magic and you actually lose weight. But it's hard to do something so simple!!

Oh, I had replied to your other post without reading this one which has more information in it.
Do you get reflux all the time or just sometimes? I do know that before my surgery I had reflux and discovered what the triggers were: garlic, tomatoes, red wine, caffeinated beverages, carbonated beverages, citrus fruit (pineapple was the worst for me!), chocolate, peppermint, cigarettes. I personally think there are others but those are some of the ones listed. Imagine going to an Italian restaurant -- Pasta with a tomato/garlic based sauce, diet coke, chocolate and coffee for dessert, and a mint on the way out and then a cigarette in the car. Whew! I had to carry plastic bags with me for when I got sick. Glad that is over now for me!!

Sometimes. But when I stop and think, I realize it is my head that is craving sugar. Specifically chocolate. I "think" I'm craving chocolate and then I have it and I realize I don't really like it as much as I think I do. It's really hard for my head to catch up to my actual tastebuds.
For reflux, does your surgeon have you on something for it? My surgeon automatically requires that we all take something. I am on Pantoprazole but there are others. I can eat a LOT when I don't follow the plan. If you follow the plan and have Protein first, you actually can't eat as much or don't want to. Junk food -- can fit a lot of that in so I really try to stay on track. It's hard but if you do, it works.
Best of luck.

Hey everyone,
I'm just a little worried about the 6 months of pre-op dieting. According to my hospital's insurance specialist, some insurance providers are now denying people if they don't lose a pound per month or even gain weight during their 6 months of pre-op dieting. I've completed 6 months of dieting, however I did gain weight and lose weight irregularly. I'm currently a professional student living about 600 miles away from my surgeon so I'm just trying to make sure I get everything done & keep to my tight schedule!
Is there anyone with Anthem BCBS that can offer a little insight on what is expected?
Thanks! [emoji4]

Oh I forgot to say I had Anthem insurance

Mine also required the nutritionist. My dr has an in house nutritionist and I had to come back once a month for 6 months and keep a daily food record, however my insurance covered it and I only had to pay my co-pay.

My surgeon requires exercise and nutritionist clearance. However, my insurance—Anthem BCBS— does not cover these appointments.
So far the exercise counselor is making me come back for a follow up. I see the nutritionist for the first time next week. How many time did you have to go back until you got clearance for exercise or nutrition?

I’m looking to reach out to anyone that started this process with a BMI under 40. I have a couple maybe three comorbility factors. The reality is I feel horrible and I have struggled with my weight for many years. I hit a plateau and never budge. My doctor referred me but my BMI is 37-38. What should I expect?

In the last year i have had my gall bladder removed and a hernia repair redone due to a rupture again. Since this surgery I have had uncontrollable sugar cravings like i did before my sleeve surgery, I also have reflux and I am finding I can put more food into my stomach. Does anyone else have these insatiable sugar cravings?

I am almost 4 yrs post op and last year after visiting my dentist and having a mouth full of cavities(prior 6 month check up I had none) my doctor started investigating and a few months later my gall bladder started acting up and I was having acid reflux, which caused all the cavities. Turns out my gall bladder was bad and the hernia he had repaired during my original sleeve surgery had ruptured in the same spot again. After a painful recovery, I continued to have reflux, while not as bad as it use to be before surgery, it’s still there. Following my sleeve, my acid reflux was gone, but since this gallbladder/hernia surgery I have it again. I saw my gastroenterologist after the gallbladder surgery and he put me on pantoprazole 40mg everyday. I saw the nurse practitioner at my sleeve dr and told her about still having reflux and she said she doesn’t like the fact I’m on acid reducers because it’s not good to be on for an extended time. Next month the dr will do an X-ray of my hernia repair and my stomach because I’m also finding I can put more food into it, which has caused a 10lb increase in my weight this last year. Has anyone else had these issues?