Heartburn and bypass

[MichJohn77 39]

I was revised from sleeve to bypass 3 weeks ago and I have had 3 episodes of severe heartburn. Is anyone else still getting heart burn after bypass?

[James Marusek 5,244]

I am 28 months post-op RNY surgery. I experience severe heartburn before surgery but none afterwards. I was prescribed Omeprazole (Prilosec) for the first year after surgery to help my stomach to heal. Prilosec was what I normally used when I had heartburn before surgery. So It wasn't until one year after surgery that I knew that my severe heartburn (GERD) was in remission.

Sometimes dumping syndrome mirrors some of the same symptoms as severe acid reflux. So maybe you are experiencing an adverse reaction to fats (in milk products) or sugars due to the RNY surgery (part of your stomach that normally process these has been cut away).

[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

I also had a revision from sleeve to bypass on sept 4th. I was prescribed omeprazole to take twice a day for two months as my stomach heals. I hear that we really shouldn't have any reflux after our stomach heals.

[Djmohr 6,965]

I had severe reflux prior to bypass. I was on the gold standard medication for it at the maximum dose of twice per day.

I have not had a single episode of heartburn or reflux since my surgery.

They had me use nexium for 4 weeks post surgery and then stop.

I am just about to hit my 12 month surgiversary.

I venture to guess that you are actually having either dumping syndrome or potentially a lactose intolerance which is common and feels a lot like heartburn.

[MichJohn77 39]

I also had severe gerd with sleeve that is why I was revised to RNY. I do believe now it was dumping. It happened again today after drinking crystal light lemonade which is what I had when it happened during my post. I will no longer be drinking anything with any artificial sweeteners and sticking to just Water and propel. I will be calling my surgeon tomorrow to question why I was not told to stay on my dexilant while I heal. Hmmmm thank you all!!! Good luck!

[KALINY 10]

everyday before surgery, never after it. sounds weird