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Thank you! Your heartburn couldn't be controlled with medication? That is what my doctor insinuated. When I was pregnant I had the horrible kind of acid vomit waking me up in middle of night..anytime I'd lay down really. It was horrible and I can't imagine going thru it 24/7 after sleeve. I think after reading ALL these ppl saying the SAME thing- I've made up my mind...I'm no longer going with VSG. I'm calling my doctor this week to let him know and if they don't "let" me, I'll go somewhere else! It's not worth it to have this become such a problem and I'm sure it will for me (the gerd).
I hope you're feeling better these days after all that?! You had revision bypass correct?
Thanks for the response:)
Careful with Gerd. It is a potential future cancer issue. Also, when I have had issues with regain it is always associated with the acid coming back with a vengeance. Good luck with everything!
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There are some surgeons (like mine) who believe just because a patient has existing GERD isnt a reason not to do VSG surgery. I was scared to death of having bypass. Even if he would have suggested bypass, I would not have done it. Well, after suffering for over 3 years with GERD, I wish I would have had bypass. Walking up in the middle of a dead sleep vomiting acid, having to sleep sitting straight up, sleepless nights, damage to my teeth because of the acid and bring in constant pain was not worth it!!!! A normal acid level after bravo testing is 14.72 or less. Mine was 85.5, the highest my surgeon had ever seen. Luckily I don't have any damage to my esophagus because of the acid reflux.
Whether you have existing GERD or not, you are taking a chance of needing a revision down the road. It's a crap shoot. I would take any complication over bypass than to deal with reflux for over 3 years. I actually just had surgery at Cleveland Clinic because I had a very rare complication from bypass called candy cane syndrome. The chance of having this complication was less than 1 percent. Had I known I would need another surgery for a complication, I still would have had bypass. The surgery was not near as bad as the hell I've gone through with having the sleeve because of the acid reflux. When I did have bypass, I had to go back to the OR because of blood clots due to severe internal bleeding which required a blood transfusion. Still would have chosen bypass. Recovery from bypass was not worse than recovery from the sleeve surgery.
So with regard to choosimg the sleeve, DON'T DO IT!!!!!! Just my two cents.
Hi, nice to hear from someone who had the surgery recently. I am doing so much better. I drink my protein shake in the morning and sip on Isopure protein water during the day alternating sips with water and have soup/bone broth for meals. This has helped ward off headaches and of course, walking at least every 30 minutes.
How are you doing?
Hi, thank you for replying. I am certainly doing my best to increase activity.
Hello. My weight loss surgery team stressed walking as much as possible to make the gas and bloating go away. It definitely helps.
HW-430
SW-372
Day of Surgery-347
CW-246
Thank You! I am very motivated and working hard everyday to get to goal!
That is awesome! so happy for you. I'm one pound away from that but I get what you mean about how much easier it is compared to trying to lose weight without the extra help. I wish you all the best in the coming months and sending you positive vibes on your continued journey to a healthier you.
Thank you so much! I wish you the same and may hitting Onderland be an awesome experience for you!