heartburn

[paula2363]

I had sleeve surgery almost 3 months ago. I have been having heartburn bad. Im taking meds but it just dont stop.
someone said getting the sleeve makes reflux worse what do I do???

 

[Kcuster83]

This is exactly why I went with Bypass. I already had horrible GERD that was NOT resolved with 2 medications and OTC tums. Now, after bypass it seems to be completely gone and I am no NO meds.
Reach out to your surgeon but from what I keep reading, people end up getting a revision to Bypass to resolve it.

 

[KAT in PA]

So sorry to hear this. I, too, suffered from GERD with a gastric band in place. I revised to bypass and have had no issues, no medications. Talk to your bariatric team and nutritionist to see what other things to try to resolve it. There may be different medications to try to settle things down or certain foods to avoid, sleep with the head of your bed slightly elevated on wood blocks, not eating after dinner, etc. Thinking of you!