Hi.. I had my surgery about 2 years ago and for the past few weeks have noticed a burning sensation coming from the top of my stomach. I am not sure if this is normal, or heart burn, or something to be concerned about. I live 7 hours away from my surgeon, so would be a bit trip for me to go in for a check up. Thanks..

A lot of people do get reflux/heartburn after the sleeve. You might try a PPI such as omeprazole (Prilosec), Protonix, or Nexium to see if they help. In any event, IMO, a burning sensation from your stomach is not normal -- if I were in your situation I would probably start by checking in with my primary care doctor to see what she said before trekking 7 hours to see a surgeon. Good luck!

HI there.

Dealing with the same thing here - get it checked out. While it may be reflux, it could be something else. An acid reducer has helped, but doc wants to make sure nothing else is going on - going in mid-Janaury for upper GI and ultra sound of gall bladder.

Best of luck!

I would just check with your local doctor first. Two years out, there is a decent chance this has nothing at all to do with your surgery.