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kjkashmaniac    47

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I had Gerd before getting surgery. I don't know if there is anything you can do to prevent it but I take omeprazole every day and don't have any issue with the heartburn.

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katragina    33

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I had it before surgery also. When I discussed which surgery to have, I could swear my dr told me that it would cure Gerd, but not right away. I'm one week post-op and I don't believe her. I'll know more tomorrow and will be happy to share what she has to say.

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eliminnowp    113

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Not everyone gets gerd but if you already have issues with heartburn or reflux it can make it worse.

I haven't experienced any acid issues yet, but I'm only 3 months out.

This site estimates that gerd will impact 45% of vsg patients, but I'm not sure if that included people who already had it.

http://www.obesitycoverage.com/uncomplicating-gastric-sleeve-complications/

I've seen estimates that 20% of adults have gerd.

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shelbys mom    70

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Does everyone get gerd? Is there a known cause to this? Can the patient do anything to prevent it aside from medication and food avoidance?

Will you always have gerd going forward?

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I have had gerd for years,with a chronic cough. I was gonna have the sleeve, but was concerned a out gerd afterward. When i had my consult with the surgeon I mention this concern. Here is what he,said, " about 1/3 of sleeve patients,still will have gerd, however what,I have been seeing is 3 to 4 years out many people have, severe hardburn and end up converting to Rny." I'm not willi g to chance that, so even with my lower BMI, I'm going the RNY route. Hope that helps.

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