I am 11 days post op after gastric sleeve. I am experiencing lots of heartburn. I am taking 2 Nexiums a day for heart burn. Has anyone experienced really bad heartburn after gastric sleeve? How long is this going to last?

Sadly, it could be your new normal. It's too early to say. At only 11 days post-op, your stomach is still swollen and angry. It could be that as the swelling goes down, you get some relief.

Mine started 3 weeks after surgery and it is a daily thing. I heard from others who have had gastric sleeve that it is one of the side effects.

I am scheduled for sleeve on the 10th. I take Pepcid twice a day right now for gerd. Should I expect it to get worse?

Consider bypass if you have reflux

1 hour ago, Letsgetgoing2018 said:

I am scheduled for sleeve on the 10th. I take Pepcid twice a day right now for gerd. Should I expect it to get worse?

Yes, unless the GERD is caused by a hernia which they will repair during surgery.

Hi there. Okay so what helps.....

I do not have a hernia.

Just now, Letsgetgoing2018 said:

I do not have a hernia.

Then definitely discuss the heartburn with your doc. My doctor is already talking about possibly having to revise my sleeve to bypass because of reflux that came after the surgery.

My heartburn is controlled perfectly with the Pepcid. Do you think it might remain controlled if I stay on it?

1 minute ago, Letsgetgoing2018 said:

My heartburn is controlled perfectly with the Pepcid. Do you think it might remain controlled if I stay on it?

Wish I could tell you.

I’ll call and discuss with my surgeon tomorrow. Thanks for the advice.