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Gastric Reflux Post Op... A Survey

I am looking for some data regarding GERD and the Rny Gastric Bypass for Post Op's. You can be a virgin stomach or a revision patient, if you are a revision, please reply in the comments as well. I am revising from Sleeve to Bypass because my Surgeon feels it will be best bet to cure my GERD. I have it extremely bad and even if it helped to make it better it would be a relief for me.

Thanks in advance!

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  • green*eyed*girl
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    @@LilMissDiva Irene , you are doing great with the weight loss, only 3 pounds to go, you got this, but I am sure your doctor will be kind when he sees you have tried your best - in case you wont lose

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    I was always in love with the thought of getting the gastric sleeve. On the pre-ops I have found out I have GERD. I felt the acid in the throat before but never thought I have reflux... So my doctor s

  • LilMissDiva Irene
    LilMissDiva Irene

    @@green*eyed*girl yes please trust he knows! Ha! I don't have an exact date yet, I am on a little weight loss regimen pre op and need to lose 10 Lbs before surgery. I am down 7 already and have 3

Do you have GERD Post Op Bypass? 18 members have voted

  1. 1. Do you have GERD Post Op Bypass?

    • Yes I did Pre-Op and I still do the SAME amount Post Op
      5%
      1
    • Yes I did Pre-Op and I have been CURED of GERD Post Op
      50%
      9
    • Yes I did Pre-Op and I do now but RARELY Pos Op
      22%
      4
    • Yes I did Pre-Op and I still do and WORSE Post Op
      5%
      1
    • No I never had GERD Pre Op and now I still DON'T have it Post Op
      11%
      2
    • No I never had GERD Pre Op and now I RARELY have it Post Op
      0%
      0
    • No I never had GERD Pre Op and now I OFTEN have it Post Op
      5%
      1

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Hi , I had the gastric bypass and have been relieved of all my gerd and reflux ... I am a year out .

I had reflux terribly before my revision from band to rny. I never had it prior to the band or once it was out. Heartburn and reflux both were a cause and effect of band life for me. I am almost a year out from the rrvision and feel fantastic!!

I still take meds for my Gerds but it's not as bad as it once was.

I believe I'm a rarity because most people get rid of their Gerds and reflux from bypass surgery.

Good luck with your revision surgery.

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@@Chelly thank you for your honest response. For me even a little bit of relief would be good for me. I am in a really bad state. :(

I am also so bad with GERD that is causing me bad health issues. I have to have a bypass. I've had two sets of surgeons tell me this from two different Universities. Nissan fundoplication due to my weight will fail so this is the best option. Medicine is no longer working and I have asthma so bad that despite treatment sometimes is uncontrolled despite treatment. My asthma meds also weaken the sphincter between my esophagus and stomach. They also tell me it will eliminate the GERD.

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Hi, thanks for your response @@MommaD88 - my asthma has been just as awful. :( Hopefully we will both feel better soon with our revision surgeries.

I have the band and will be revised to the bypass may 7th. I have Barrett's esophagus ow which is pre cancer die from long term Gerd. My doc said the shape of a leave would be bad for a Gerd patient/ Barrett's, this why bypass is better. I have read on here the part that makes acid in our bodies is bypassed with the bypass. Hope this helps.

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I'm very glad to see that the results are showing GERD is either cured or much less than before. It's an awful thing to have.

I am looking for some data regarding GERD and the Rny Gastric Bypass for Post Op's. You can be a virgin stomach or a revision patient, if you are a revision, please reply in the comments as well. I am revising from Sleeve to Bypass because my Surgeon feels it will be best bet to cure my GERD. I have it extremely bad and even if it helped to make it better it would be a relief for me.

Thanks in advance!

I was recently told the same thing...i had prepped for a sleeve and really prefer not to get bypass so im at a crossroads.

My gerd has also resolved since surgery.

I had acid refux ( GERD) for over 10 years on Prilosec then nexium. I had it really bad to the point that I would wake up in the middle of the night choking on my own vomit.. Literally the day I had my RNY it was completely gone and I have been off my meds since the day of surgery with no acid reflux whatsoever ! 100% gone !

Hi, thanks for your response @@MommaD88 - my asthma has been just as awful. :( Hopefully we will both feel better soon with our revision surgeries.

Yes I hope so too LittlemissDiva Irene. After my surgery I follow back up with my pulmonary doctor for my regular check up. Hopefully I have some weight off by then.

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@@LilBoo007 Thanks!!! This sounds like a dream! :)

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@@rhfactor272 Please consider the fact that it is well known now days that GERD can and usually does get worse post op. I am almost 4 years post op and it took years before it got to this point. Of course it is always your personal decision at the end of the day though. All the best with your journey.

I was always in love with the thought of getting the gastric sleeve. On the pre-ops I have found out I have GERD. I felt the acid in the throat before but never thought I have reflux... So my doctor said he would not want to do the sleeve since it will make my GERD even worst. I had to trust his knowledge and expertise so I went with the bypass and I could not be happier. No more acid!

When is your revision LittleMissDiva? Good luck hun!

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