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Possible gastric bypass due to GERD!

KeeWee

By KeeWee, in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums

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KeeWee    470

KeeWee
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Just some info for severe reflux sufferers. I never knew acid reflux was so dangerous but now after weeks of choking in my sleep on gastric juices, my Dr. Did an endoscopy and found an ulcer and showed me the results of swelling and inflammation in my throat from the reflux. Its bad and if this Carafate doesn't clear it up my next step can be a full gastric bypass. I'm a sleeve pt for a reason...I DO NOT WANT THE BYPASS and now I may not have a choice. I wish I knew ahead of time the terrible results of severe GERD. Do your research!!

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BitterSweet*    835

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Hope the carafate helps. That sucks.

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docbree    199

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Oh my KeeWee. I am so sorry. I really hope they can control your reflux with medication. Will be thinking of you and wishing you well. Please keep us posted. (((Hugs)))

Ps - You may want to do an internet search on the Linx procedure for gastric reflux - may be a long shot - but possibly an alternative to bypass if you can find a surgeon on your area who is certified and if your insurance will approve it.

Don't know if they are doing it in sleeve patients or not.

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sherry24184    253

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Just some info for severe reflux sufferers. I never knew acid reflux was so dangerous but now after weeks of choking in my sleep on gastric juices, my Dr. Did an endoscopy and found an ulcer and showed me the results of swelling and inflammation in my throat from the reflux. Its bad and if this Carafate doesn't clear it up my next step can be a full gastric bypass. I'm a sleeve pt for a reason...I DO NOT WANT THE BYPASS and now I may not have a choice. I wish I knew ahead of time the terrible results of severe GERD. Do your research!!

. How are you now? What helped?

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KeeWee    470

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. How are you now? What helped?

I just started the Carafate this week but I have also began to sleep in my recliner and haven't had any overnight issues, seems the reflux has even lessened. Could be because I haven't eaten much also. I will keep u posted. Doc says give it a month to see the recovery.

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mimi121880    33

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Did you have a endoscopy before your surgery?

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blondebomb    580

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I hope your doing better. Iv been on that, nexium and pepcid for several yrs for mine. I had my sleeve 3 months ago an doing good. before surgery over the yrs If I didnt eat something often I would know about it. mine was if I didnt eat i paid for it. Im almost to the point where I am about to start just using mother organic vinegar. havnt taken that definiate step yet but Im seriously thinking about it due to the Iron absorbtion an these PPOs ...thats just me. my iron is way low right now. had to start taking iron suppliment. get feeling better :)

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KeeWee    470

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I am doing better, thanks guys. seems the meds worked but my issue is my surgeon's office refused to see me when I went for the follow up. They said, I need a new referral but never told me that when we made this appointment 3 months prior so I was not able to be seen. I feel better tho and I think i'm ready to go back to my doctors in my Kaiser network since the outside providers are so wishy washy.

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KeeWee    470

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Did you have a endoscopy before your surgery?

Yes, I did but it never showed anything abnormal I believe..

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KeeWee    470

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Hey there, just an update. I am cured of my Ulcer and no Gastric Bypass necessary. Lets hope it stays that way...

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CowgirlJane    14,261

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That is great news. Moral of the story is to take GERD seriously.

It is the major long term risk issue for sleevers.

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