I've woke up three different times since I had my sleeve. The acid starts to come up and then goes down the wrong windpipe. It is horribly painful. I take Rx Prilosec morning and night. Last night it was so bad, it had me choking and running the the bathroom try to gag it out so the pain would stop. It was all mucas with bright red streaked. Not a lot, just enough to scare me. This happen to anyone else? If so, what do you do when it happens?

My surgeon did tell me that my reflux could get worse after being sleeved and the sleeve is not the first surgery they recommend for those with severe reflux. However, I am not a candidate for bypass due to an autoimmune disease. But if he thought is should not be done at all, he wouldn't do it. You have to make an informed decision - weighing the benefits vs. the risks (as in all surgeries). My weight also contributes to my reflux so in that respect it could get somewhat better. I also may have a hernia that can be repaired. As with any surgery, it is best to discuss all the risks of surgery and come up with the best decision based on your specific needs and health issues.

I had reflux prior to my surgery and took Nexium. My surgeon took me off Nexium immediately after surgery. I now take pepcid twice a day and I don't eat or drink before bed. If I am thirst I take a couple of sips of water.

My surgeon did tell me that my reflux could get worse after being sleeved and the sleeve is not the first surgery they recommend for those with severe reflux. However' date=' I am not a candidate for bypass due to an autoimmune disease. But if he thought is should not be done at all, he wouldn't do it. You have to make an informed decision - weighing the benefits vs. the risks (as in all surgeries). My weight also contributes to my reflux so in that respect it could get somewhat better. I also may have a hernia that can be repaired. As with any surgery, it is best to discuss all the risks of surgery and come up with the best decision based on your specific needs and health issues.[/quote']

Same here. We were told the band was actually better for people with reflux. less acid in there to deal with after.