Noticing Acid Reflux/Dehydration w/VSG, why???

I was wondering. I read on here alot and have heard of alot of people say that they have acid reflux/heartburn & dehydration with the VSG, why? Please, ALL answers welcome...

I think it is common for people to have reflux right out of surgery.  I don't recall if I read it here or where but it made sense to me.  What I read is that your stomach produces enough acid for a whole stomach in the beginning. Regardless, it is common for 2 weeks to 3 months after surgery. Dehydration, that can happen with any surgery.  It's hard to drink fluids right after surgery.  I was on an IV for several days.

Hi there, I had heartburn after the surgery..but it was not really bad. At six months out I decided one day to stop my acid reducer pill and I have not had one since. For some it is worse than others and they need to continue the pills. Pre surgery I had heartburn and reflux alot. No not at all. So it was a great trade off!  Dehydration---that can happen easily after surgery because in the beginning even water can feel heavy in your new tummy. You feel fuller on very little and the water takes some time to get thru the tummy early out. Later on you will be able to drink more faster and it is easier as the tummy swelling goes down and it seems like the water will go thru faster at some point.  Don't know if that helps much...but it is what my experience has been. Hugs Cathy

Acid: Your stomach produces acid. And, your stomach takes a while to realize that it is tiny! So, you have a higher level of acid because the stomach is so small. These are typically easily treated with over the counter meds, though a few need prescriptions. (Note: I hardly ever get heartburn, but I do get nausea that is stopped when I take a heartburn pill).

Dehydration: Your stomach is tiny. So, it can be 1oz at the beginning with all the swelling. Seriously, when I was in the hospital, even small sips of water, even the small amount in ice chips, was too much for my stomach. The day I went home, I could sip about a teaspoon of water, wait a minute or two, then have another teaspoon. Getting in that small amount of water can lead to dehydration.

In addition, most of us are used to gulping our liquids. going from gulping every hour to sips every few minutes is a hard transition. It took me until about 3-4 months to be able to gulp water on an empty stomach, and about 3-4 big gulps. Two weeks after surgery, I took two gulps of ice cold water, and it was painful.

This isnt to scare anyone, just my opinion and experience But, its good to be aware of them, and to know, in advance, what to do about them.

I am 8 months out and have NO problems with either of those things I was on Prilosec for the first 5 months after surgery, my Dr. basically ordered me to stop taking it, I didn't need it, I just did not want to have any issues.  It is easy to get dehydrated, that's why it's important to drink all day long, I now drink at least 75-80ounces of water per  day, newly post-op is hard to get your liquids in but it is very necessary to prevent problems.  Hope this helped!!! Blessings, Kiki

It's not just the VSG....Its ((ALL bariatric procedures..)) There has been a Severe TRAUMA to the stomach.. of course there will be Some unusual acid productivity..IF  you take the perscribed Ant-Acids DAILY.. there will be no problems ! The dehydration issue makes perfect sense.. MOST people that have had a Traumatic intestinal procedure, Are a bit leary of gulping down mass quantities of liquids.. As a result.. they become dehydrated.. It is VERY IMPORTANT.. for all post ops to "Sip your ass off !" And WALK !!!  ((Hell,... SIP WHILE YOU WALK !))