VSG/Sleeve to RNY/Bypass Revision - Due to GERD/Acid Reflux Disease

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Hello! Newbie over here – Even though I have been using this forum for years!

I am 4 years post-op VSG. I am very happy with my weight loss and maintenance, but I never had any issues with acid reflux prior to my surgery! For the past 4 years, I have been struggling daily with my acid reflux issues. I take medication every single morning and night and without it, I am in an incredible amount of pain. I am unable to lie down or sleep properly, and this causes tension for my neck and my back. Just slightly bending down makes the food regurgitate and it’s very painful. For the past 8 months, I feel immense tightening and pressure in my chest and it is so very uncomfortable, especially when I am around people. GERD is also starting to slightly alter my voice and my singing range.

I have sought to find a cure several times. I've had two endoscopies (they dilated my esophagus during the second one), and several barium swallow tests. The tests don’t show anything abnormal. I have tried so many different drugs, diets, and remedies to no resolve. I've even tried a natural medicine MD and hypnosis, to no avail.

I have been reviewing some research as well as other forums where Sleeve to RNY revision patients, who had [severe] acid reflux, were cured after Bypass. I was hoping to get feedback from those of you who had VSG surgery and then converted to the RNY/bypass:

• Did you have acid reflux after your VSG? How severe was it?
• How many years did you wait before you convert? Was GERD the only reason?
• Did the RNY revision completely cure your GERD?

Edited August 29, 2016 by INFJVirgo

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I apologize for the duplicate thread, please see:

Revision from VSG to RNY Due to GERD

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/376066-Revision-from-VSG-to-RNY-Due-to-GERD

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