Skip to content
View in the app

A better way to browse. Learn more.
BariatricPal

A full-screen app on your home screen with push notifications, badges and more.

To install this app on iOS and iPadOS
  1. Tap the Share icon in Safari
  2. Scroll the menu and tap Add to Home Screen.
  3. Tap Add in the top-right corner.
To install this app on Android
  1. Tap the 3-dot menu (⋮) in the top-right corner of the browser.
  2. Tap Add to Home screen or Install app.
  3. Confirm by tapping Install.

  • Appearance

Join BariatricPal free

  • Ask your own questions
  • Reply and follow topics
  • Message other members
  • No cost, no spam
Create free account

Does VSG typically increase heartburn

I've been approved for VSG, but I'm worried about heartburn. I'm currently not diagnosed with GERD but I do experience heartburn on a regular basis. What is everyone's experience with heartburn and VSG?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using the BariatricPal App

  • Quote
    • 0
    • Replies 35
    • Views 4.5k
    • Created
    • Last Reply

    Top Posters In This Topic

    Popular Days

    Most Popular Posts

    • Dub
      Dub

      I actually had more frequent and more severe heartburn PRIOR to my VSG. Now.....it only occurs if I have morning coffee after eating really spicy food and using big doses ibuprofen the day before.

    • Dawnie Doo
      Dawnie Doo

      I switched from the sleeve to the bypass because of the increase with gastric issues. Dawnie_doo

    • 8petals
      8petals

      @@krissyleigh It definitely can! My surgeon wanted me to have RNY instead of VSG because of my acid reflux. He said the sleeve could make it worse. I take 40 mg of Protonix a day which has helped, but

    Featured Replies

    No I was referring to why I did not want the roux en y, sorry I'll change that

    Edited by Pea523

  • Quote
    • 0

    @@stacyrg2

    Who was your surgeon and which hospital was it done? I am also in the LA area. Thanks!

    @@ajg91342 - Dr. Burch at Cedars. Great surgeon and great hospital.

    Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

  • Quote
    • 0
    • 3 weeks later...

    Mine is about the same. I took Prevacid for years before surgery and still do. They did do a test to make sure I didn't have a hernia to qualify for the sleeve. As long as I don't to much or too fast or eat super spicey food I am fine.

  • Quote
    • 0

    Join the conversation

    You can post as a guest; create a free account to track replies, follow topics, and be part of the largest weight loss surgery community.

    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

    Guest
    Reply to this topic...
    Go to topic listing

    Account

    Navigation

    Search

    Search

    Configure browser push notifications
    Chrome (Android)
    1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
    2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
    3. Adjust your preference.
    Chrome (Desktop)
    1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
    2. Select Site settings.
    3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.