VSG to bypass revision/GERD

Can I ask if you had your acid level checked before surgery. If so what was it? It has been 2 years, 1 month and 6 days I have been dealing with this :(

I did not have it checked. I had any upper GI done that showed moderate reflux a year ago and then a second one back in January that showed severe reflux extending into the esophagus. Between that, the numerous PPI's I was on and a GI consult, it wasn't needed.

Hi and No I didnt.

I took 2x pantoprazole 40 per day and ranitidine as a supplement. It got much better after RNY. I was told that 90% plus are mostly cured of acid reflux with RNY . I figured those odds were good enough for me.:)

I could totally live with 90'% relief. The problem is I am seriously a medical oddity so I'm convinced I'll be in the 10"% it doesn't cure. Glad you are better. I know it's miserable

Hello,

What symptoms did you have to know it was Reflyx? Did you get ulcers from it?

I did not have ulcers, but I had a constant heartburn feeling in my chest along with a swollen esophagus. As it got worse it became harder to swallow. I constantly had a sore throat and would wake up coughing on the reflux. My surgeon ordered an Upper GI and they could see the reflux extending into my esophagus on the test.

I had severe and intractable GERD. Thing with PPIs is they don't get rid of reflux, they just neutralize it.

I was in pain and could not swallow sometimes. I was miserable the day before surgery. The day of surgery was a miracle on Feb 19th. I haven't had to take P******ce, and haven't looked back since either. I am still bummed I couldn't revise to the DS, but I am not in pain and I am so happy as a result.

What problems did you result with from the reflux, did you have ulcers?

How did you know it was reflux, what were your symptoms?

I knew it was reflux because I had reflux before Vsg. I had bravo testing which measures your acid through what is called a DeeMester score. A score above 14.72 indicates reflux. My score was 85.5. It's reflux. I've also had 4 endoscopies since surgery that confirm the reflux.

Hello. On November 20, 2017, I had my sleeve converted to a RNY gastric bypass. I had a different surgeon perform my bypass, as my sleeve surgeon and I did not see eye to eye. My bypass doctor had me do a barium swallow, when I first me with her (June 2017) and told me my reflux was quite bad. I had been taking 20mg of Omeprazole, twice a day. I would wake up every night choking and gasping for air. Prior to my sleeve, I never had any acid reflux issues. I saw my bypass surgeon for a follow up on Friday and I no longer have to take medication for acid reflux. I'm losing weight and am much happier. My insurance required me to meet with a registered dietitian for six months prior to approving surgery. My doctor wanted me to lose 12 pounds before surgery and I was able to lose 29. I'm not familiar with the various tests you have had, but I hope you get the surgery. It was the best decision I've ever made. I have not had one night since my revision where I've woken up, gasping for air and choking on fluid. It's such a relief being able to breathe! If I can be of any help, don't hesitate to ask.