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You should search as there are many threads that discuss having to get RnY after VSG due to worsening acid problems. Did you tell the doctor you had this issue as he evaluated you? Most won't do VSG on patients with acid problems pre-surgery? Mine gave me the option, but really warned me against. I had the option to switch right up to an hour before surgery and ultimately went with RnY because of his concerns. From what I've seen, it can get seriously bad afterwards. Please do a google search on this topic with Obesity Help in the search bar as well. Your eyes will be opened. Good luck.
HW 510 / SW 424/ GW 175 (stretch goal to get 10 under) / CW 160 (I'm near the charts ideal weight - wonder if I can stay here)
RNY November 2016
PS: L/R arm skin removal; belt panniculectomy - April, 2019
I had heartburn before surgery and immediately after surgery I got Gerd. It is controlled by meds now and is much better then it was 2 years ago. I have heard it gets better with weight loss but most Drs. don't perform this surgery if you already have stomach acid and are on meds for it .
had it 9 years ago; the first six months are a roller coaster, and you lose a lot of weight. As you get years out, life is...really normal. Eventually you can eat like a normal person again (which was one of my hopes and fears early on). I eat less than I did, and more slowly, but still normal.
I can gain weight if I snack (trying to get back down now, which is why I'm back on the forum, a daily reminder), and can lose weight far easier than before the surgery (and I'm now in my mid 40s). I still take B12 regularly, and need vitamin D suppliments, but otherwise perfectly fine vitamin wise. I do get heartburn still, but that's why god created tums and prilosec.
Overall, 10 years out, really glad I did it. I would probably weigh at least 100 pounds more than I do now without it, and I am healthy and happy. Having had friends who did bypass, sleeve is much better.
They can call it an endoscopic sleeve, but there is no way they can perform a VSG endoscopically.
Aside from the misleading name, of what does the procedure consist?
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
I am scheduled to have surgery in a couple of weeks and I'm a little concerned about my stomach acid I have now and how that will affect me post op. I take omeprazole daily but sometimes I still have problems with heartburn. Has anyone had this problem and if so was it better or worse after surgery?
I've been thinking about weight loss surgery since 2008. I'm just fed up with the up and down roller coaster so i was thinking of moving forward with the Sleeve.
Does anyone e know what insurance will cover it? I have Ambetter and they do not cover it. Help?
Suggestions?
F.L.Y.
Has anyone had the endoscopic sleeve procedure? I'm considering it and I like that it seems less invasive than traditional VSG but I've read these patients lose less weight? Any experiences?
Congratulations on your 10yrs! Whatever bit of advice you can pass along I am sure is welcomed by anyone who sees your post and we appreciate you sharing your voice and journey. Whether you are a regular poster on ObesityHelp or drop by from time to time, each person has their own voice to lend to the community and in some way, it will help someone!!!
Wishing you continued success on your journey!
Congrats on your 10 year surgiversary. The boards are quieter & I get that the newbie stuff is ancient history. I'm not that active on here either. After awhile it's like oh another protein shake, how much water, it's been 3 days & why aren't I losing more weight question, that you end up scrolling right on by.
I'm guessing that there really aren't that many old timer problems or maybe just thoughts of the day postings on here anymore. So people just leave & only come back for a problem or a driveby look at me post, & no I don't think your post is a look at me post. I know it's the internet so I don't want it to get twisted. 
No one surgery is better than the other, what works for one may not work for another.
T-Rebel
