I have concerns about bot surgeries. For the sleeve I have a huge concern about reflux. I'm aware that long term use of acid blockers is dangerous (I'm also aware about the long term effect of obesity).

What I would like to know is how many people have reflux that requires treatment and what your treatment is. Without the surgery I don't usually have problems. There have been a few times I've had to take ppi for a couple weeks but I'm not wanting to go long term.

I have other concerns about bypass, one being that I have genetic reasons for not wanting to deal with mal absorbtion. So I do want the sleeve. But I'm concerned about acid.

I know I'm not the norm, but the sleeve actually solved my reflux issues. I had horrible reflux before surgery, and laying horizontal pretty much guaranteed I was going to wake up with bile in the back of my throat. I was TERRIFIED if it becoming worse after surgery. However, I have never ever had a single instance of reflux since I got the sleeve. There was nausea in the beginning like everyone else, and occasionally I have vomited if I drank too soon after eating, but no reflux. I never even had to take any anti-acid meds. It's wonderful.

Awesome! How far out are you?

I just hit my 10 month mark

This is my problem i have acid reflux i don't know if its considered bad.I was told by the nut to go with the bypass because of it but i want the sleeve. i read stories how it will get worse I'm still unsure what to do.

FYI ... there's another active thread right now where members are discussing GERD and sleeve vs. bypass.

Some of you may be interested in hearing WLS patients' post-op experiences with GERD for both surgeries.

http://www.bariatricpal.com/topic/367927-help-sleeve-vs-rny/