Vicki_vsg

My consultation went really good .Eventhough I have had reflux he thinks I will be ok. I haven’t had a problem with reflux since my gallbladder was removed.

The main question that I have does everybody have a upper G.I. Or is it because I’ve had reflux before

I made the mistake of mentioning I had swallowing issues before, so I had to do a barium swallow. All checked out; no signs of current issues. My swallowing issues is more in my upper esophagus and only specific foods (ie raw carrots) So I just avoid trigger foods.

Today I had an unexpected and surprisingly satisfying NSV. I noticed that my belly button shrank. It's about 50% shallower than it used to be! Who knew I would be so pleased about less depth to my belly button? ?

My surgeon suggested bypass over sleeve for me. If I chose bypass, no endoscopy was necessary. If I chose sleeve, he required one as I had a history of GERD even though it was not severe.

I agree with the above. If you want the sleeve they need to make sure you don't have any esophagus damage and if you do, sometimes they will have you switch to the bypass. I didn't have any damage so they were able to recommend me for the sleeve.

I been having slight heartburn mainly after vomit I’m one month post op I switch my water alkaline 9.5 at sams club it helps alot
try it

Going on 9 weeks post op GS.
I've had heart burn/acid reflux prior to surgery on and off now after surgery its every day after each meal.
I keep up with my appts, take my omeprazole as directed and MD says its normal to have this but I want to know from ppl who have had the sleeve when it subsided ?