Hey there, Im new here. I was sleeved on August 23 2012! So far 16 lbs gone! Anyway, everytime I take anything in (water, protein shakes, soups) i get this horrible reflux, at least I think its reflux, its like i take a sip, my stomach bubbles up an then i feel it come back up slightly with some belch. Is this normal? Thanks in advance!

I was sleeved May 7th. That is completely normal. It will get better!! I still have some reflux but not half as bad as it was the 1st and 2nd month. I panicked 2 but I promise, it gets better.

Thank god. I've been pretty down this past week (granted I've only been sleeved a week), but was terrified the reflux and pain every hour would be permanent.

Was sleeved on Friday and have been having the same problems with reflux, and spasms, I think. It is so bad that I'm not able to get in enough fluids (24 oz yesterday, and that was tough) or proteins. I've got a call into the surgeon's office now... I wonder if going from 1 to 2 protonix will help. I had spasms (located about mid breast bone) that woke me at 5 am even though I'm sleeping with my head and chest elevated. How are the rest of you able to get in fluids and proteins with the reflux?

Its getting better for me. I am 6 days post op, still having some but its subsided a good amount!