Heart Burn

[Dorothy_Correz 17]

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?

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

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.

[it'sonlythefirststep 141]

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.

[Letsgetgoing2018 448]

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?

[BostonWLKC 807]

Consider bypass if you have reflux

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

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.

[Letsgetgoing2018 448]

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

[Letsgetgoing2018 448]

I do not have a hernia.

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

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.

[Letsgetgoing2018 448]

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

[Orchids&Dragons 9,047]

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.

[Letsgetgoing2018 448]

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