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Trust me the Reflux can get very worse. I had very mild reflux prior to my VSG. About 6 months after my VSG surgery the reflux worsened. My throat hurt all the time and my esophagus was so swollen from the irritation that eating was almost painful. I was on two very strong acid reflux meds a day, along with Carafate liquid ( 6 times a day) to coat the esophagus, eating tums like candy and having to keep to a very bland diet. Nothing worked. I had to sleep elevated in bed or in a recliner because laying flat would cause the acid to sit in my throat and make me cough all night. I can not express how miserable the reflux made me feel and my only option was to have revision to the full bypass.
I highly suggest you rethink the sleeve. The likelihood of having to have a second surgery is high due to the reflux.
Hello
I just joined this forum as Im thinking about having weightloss surgery.
I take a lot of natural supplements for my health because Im a picky eater who doesnt eat enough nutritious food and I would like to know if I will be able to continue taking supplements after a vsg surgery?
can anybody help answer this question for me?
thank you
Is the development of esophagitis related to having had bariatric surgery? I am still contemplating surgery for my weight.
Thank you for responding, I really think I am addicted. So last week I made up my mind not to buy anymore, so I have been without them for a week now. I was eating 3-4 a day, it was so convenient and crazy, I loved them, but no more for me. Thank you so much.
Stay away from those protein bars and if you are going to eat them I would not eat more then 2 per week. They can be quite addictive and sabotage your weight loss.
I had the slightest version of Gerd. I was at the very beginning stages of it, but my Gerd was due to a hiatal hernia the was fixed at surgery. So far I'm ok, but I think it's a crapshoot as to who will get Gerd.
Since you already have what sounds like a pretty bad version of it, you really shouldn't get the vsg. Try not to think of it as it's only Gerd & you'll take a prescription for it. It can get worse, even with scripts & your throat can get damaged in the meantime, not to mention the dependence on drugs for life.
I'd also question the Drs who want to go ahead with the vsg, knowing that you have Gerd, it sounds a bit negligent on their part. Make sure you have quite a bit of money set aside, in case you have to do a revision.
No one surgery is better than the other, what works for one may not work for another.
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So far the most helpful post-op support has been this site. But frankly you have to do a little soul searching as to what post-op support you need. Some people come onto this site thinking they want support, but they'll only take the kind of support that is conditional.
For me, even years later, I'll come onto this site either seeking or to give support & I have not been disappointed. 
No one surgery is better than the other, what works for one may not work for another. T-Rebel
Hi, R U looking for a specific person? There aren't any Drs that post on this site. I think there was a Dr maybe that had a podcast or something like that who would post on the site.
Like others b4 me mentioned, protein bars really aren't something you want on a regular basis, either in weight loss mode or really in maintenance mode either. There are many other regular foods, not frankenfoods, that you can eat.
Most protein bars won't fill you up. They usually have a ton of calories too. If you must have them, be picky. Go for the ones that have a high amount of protein & a low amount of calories, but don't use them for snacks. The bars are generally used as a meal replacement or fuel for an intense workout.
No one surgery is better than the other, what works for one may not work for another. T-Rebel
It absolutely should be the sole reason you get an RNY!
I would question any surgeon who would do VSG with a history of GERD as negligent.
I assume you are self pay if you are going to Mexico, so if you go ahead with VSG, make sure you have another 5 figures in your bank account for the revision you'll need in a year or two.
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