Sleeve surgery and acid reflux, got worse or better?

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

On 5/16/2018 at 1:40 AM, AngelaE said:

Three years since I was sleeved -now suffering from acid reflux

i was/am worried about developing acid reflux. I'm 6+ years sleeve, but if it can

start at 3 years for you, maybe it could happen to me too? It hopefully/probably won't

happen to me. I've experienced reflux on a rare occasion - terrible horrible burn/fire in

throat. Wouldn't wish on worst enemy!! good luck - kathy

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

4 minutes ago, Jenlo said:

Everyone is different and swelling can last for months but it did go away over time for me. If you are not already try and drink warm liquids at least once or twice a day. I had to do that with the lapband and it eases up the swelling. I mean your stomach can be fine one day but then you could maybe eat to much etc. and the next day swelling again. I have been drinking warm bone broth the last few weeks and I think it is why I am getting less heartburn now. I am not currently taking my protonix everyday. I just chew gaviscon when I need it. I went years with the lapband without it. And then the last 2 years I have gotten heartburn even with the lapband out. I pretty much think mine is only triggered by carbonation, alcohol and bending a lot after eating.

Thanks, I appreciate the info. I'll have better questions for the doctor next time!

[BuzzVSG 252]

I had terrible acid reflux before I had surgery. I would wake up in the middle of the night with bile in my throat coughing and gagging. I can say that I have not had any acid reflux after surgery. I also had a hiatal hernia repair at the same time, I am not sure if that had a lot to do with it. Hope this helps.

[Jenlo 3]

Thank you for the information, it's a relief to hear a positive story that it got better. I am hoping a hiatal hernia is what I have since every other test I have done shows everything is normal. I will know what the barium swallow shows on tuesday of next week.

[BuzzVSG 252]

Good luck and I hope you feel better! I had an endoscopy prior to my surgery and it didn't pick up the hiatal hernia. I was experiencing symptoms that I thought were just acid reflux. I only found out in the recovery room that I had a hiatal hernia repair as well.