I am in the 3rd month of 7 to qualify for insurance for a gastric sleeve. I have occasionally had Afib which has been taken care of with medicine. My cardiologist says I have a good/strong heart, but he doesn't like the idea of weight loss surgery. I regularly exercise and I'm on a low carb diet and the weight does not come off. My primary physician has recommend the sleeve and continues to be very pro gastric surgery. Has anyone else had the sleeve surgery that has had Afib issues? My thought is that losing the weight can only help with the stress on the heart.

I have A-Fib and take Metoprolol twice a day. Since my surgery and slow weight loss I have had very few issues. I still take my meds, but don't worry about it. That racing irregular heart beat is very scary.

I had the surgery on 12/3 and I gave A Fib which I take medicine for. After Surgery on 2nd day in hospital I went into A Fib, due to the fact they were not giving me my medicine for it. They gave me something else. Once I got the right medicine it was back in sinus rhythm. Have not had problem since and Cardiologist in hospital said that was the cause.

I am still going forward with the sleeve and am actually looking forward to it. Except for my cardiologist, everyone has been very positive. Thanks for the feedback it helped me a bunch.