What's The Story With Gerd?

[DesertRat 32]

I've been reading anything I can find about the sleeve and have seen some concerns about GERD, possibly getting worse after a few years. I asked my prospective surgeon about it and he suggested that it probably is a result of overeating. Any thoughts or experiences?

[rdoactv 218]

My physician seems concerned about this as well. He is sending me for manometry and 24hr PH testing. I guess to be sure the GERD isnt so bad that I will suffer worse after surgery?? Not really sure. Personally, I feel if I don't have surgery I will be on prilosec the rest of my life anyway cuz Im fat. So who cares if I still have to take it postop?? I use an OTC version that controls it completely right now.

[DesertRat 32]

In my case GERD not a problem currently. I've had it happen a few times, but certainly no more than a handful of times in my lifetime. If I have had it there was either a very large meal or some incredible stress levels involved.

[Ladiiee Sleeveer 1]

I also suffer with extreme gerd been on priloce for over two years had a pre op upper endoscopy they discoverd a hiatal hernia causing the gerd hoping my surgeon will consider fixing the hernia while performing the sleeve ive heard lots of drs to it to help ease the effects of gerd have u had an endoscopy to see if there is something besides the weight causing ur gerd its something u should bring up with ur surgeon i highly recommend it

[betterthanbefore 19]

What is gerd?

[rdoactv 218]

Gastroesophageal reflux disease...chronic heartburn basically.

[DesertRat 32]

I also suffer with extreme gerd been on priloce for over two years had a pre op upper endoscopy they discoverd a hiatal hernia causing the gerd hoping my surgeon will consider fixing the hernia while performing the sleeve ive heard lots of drs to it to help ease the effects of gerd have u had an endoscopy to see if there is something besides the weight causing ur gerd its something u should bring up with ur surgeon i highly recommend it

I really don't have a problem with it now. It's just that I've heard that some people develop it after a sleeve and I'm curious about the experiences of others. At this point in time I basically have a cast-Iron stomach that will absorb the spiciest foods I throw at it. Last night I had Kung Pao chicken with no worries.

[Ladiiee Sleeveer 1]

Well in that case u r lucky and should have no problem post op

[DesertRat 32]

Well in that case u r lucky and should have no problem post op

Music to my ears. I can live without a lot of carbs, been there, done that, but I hope that I'll always be able to add some liquid fire to my diet in the form of salsas, etc.

[Lizzygirl079 22]

DesertRat,

I was sleeved on May 7th by Dr. Monash (a superb surgeon in my opinion) in tucson. He also repaired a hitial hernia. The next day I started feeling like i had stomach acid creeping up all the way up into the back of my mouth. Preop, I had occasional heartburn, acid reflux, but this was much more severe. Doc suggested I start taking Prilosec. Since then, it has Improved greatly. I wouldnt be surprised if I have to take Prilosec or an equivalent permanently. Hope that helps and good luck on your journey!

[DesertRat 32]

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I was sleeved on May 7th by Dr. Monash (a superb surgeon in my opinion) in tucson. He also repaired a hitial hernia. The next day I started feeling like i had stomach acid creeping up all the way up into the back of my mouth. Preop, I had occasional heartburn, acid reflux, but this was much more severe. Doc suggested I start taking Prilosec. Since then, it has Improved greatly. I wouldnt be surprised if I have to take Prilosec or an equivalent permanently. Hope that helps and good luck on your journey![/quote']

Thanks for the reply. I'm fortunate not to have much in the way of indigestion so far but I realize that there are no ironclad guaranties.

Best wishes to you on your recovery and progress.