I had what was supposed to be my final DR appointment before my sleeve was scheduled. I had an EGD last week. The DR found my reflux was really bad and he strongly suggested I switch from sleeve to bypass b/c of the refulx. He said it can get much worse when you have such a tiny tummy b/c you produce the same amount of acids as when you have a large tummy so it feels much worse. Anyone have experience on this?

I was told the same thing and my mind was set on the sleeve. In the end I went with doctors advice and I have never regretted the decision. Also, I have discovered a huge amount of people develop acid reflex with the sleeve and with the bypass it went away. Best wishes on your decision. The bypass rocks!!

Edited November 7, 201411 yr by tebowfan

I had what was supposed to be my final DR appointment before my sleeve was scheduled. I had an EGD last week. The DR found my reflux was really bad and he strongly suggested I switch from sleeve to bypass b/c of the refulx. He said it can get much worse when you have such a tiny tummy b/c you produce the same amount of acids as when you have a large tummy so it feels much worse. Anyone have experience on this?

I had reflux before the surgery due to obesity & poor diet.... But none since the sleeve.

I had bad reflux and constant heartburn prior to surgery. I went with the sleeve and as it turned out, I had a hiatal hernia that was repaired in the same surgery. Since surgery, not even the tiniest of heartburn or reflux. Of course, it could be due to the hernia repair so keep that in mind. I'm just glad I don't have any of that discomfort any longer.

I had "silent" reflux inappropriately treated as asthma for 10 years pre-op. When they did my EGD they found the evidence and a contributing hiatial hernia. We had the same discussion, but my doc felt that with the hernial repair and a PPI, I was still a good sleeve candidate. Post op, things were worse for the first month. Even with 40 Omeparzole 2x day, I had to put lifts under the head of my bed to get any rest at night. Good news for me was, after that, once the swelling went down and I lost the weight, still taking the Omeparzole 2x day, I'm symptom free. One day I hope to cut back to just the nighttime dose. I may try it soon.

I had "silent" reflux inappropriately treated as asthma for 10 years pre-op. When they did my EGD they found the evidence and a contributing hiatial hernia. We had the same discussion, but my doc felt that with the hernial repair and a PPI, I was still a good sleeve candidate. Post op, things were worse for the first month. Even with 40 Omeparzole 2x day, I had to put lifts under the head of my bed to get any rest at night. Good news for me was, after that, once the swelling went down and I lost the weight, still taking the Omeparzole 2x day, I'm symptom free. One day I hope to cut back to just the nighttime dose. I may try it soon.

Omg you're me!!

I never had reflux before my sleeve and since it has been agonizing

Surgeon keeps telling me it's not acid not acid. Went to an ent who tells me it's silent reflux. Gi and surgeon disagree.

I had asthma for last 10 years. Since the surgery and loss of 60 pounds not one single event of asthma.

Was on omeprazole twice a day,40mgs and nothing !

Now on carafate and feel no better.

I went cold turkey and feel great