Question:
Does acid reflux go away after surgery????
— peaceangel58 (posted on July 25, 2000)
July 25, 2000
Hi Debra,
I wanted to tell you that my acid reflux did go away. I no longer have to
take my meds for it. I have lost a total of 80 so far and I seem to be
able to eat anything even spicy foods. I am so happy I dont have to deal
with the reflux any more. I was miserable with it. No matter what I did I
would get sick. Good luck.
— Lee Ann B.
July 25, 2000
Yes! Oh thank heavens, yes it did! I had the WORST acid reflux ever. My
greatest fear was to run out of Tums and I NEVER left the house without
them in my purse. For years I have been sleeping on a mountain of pillows
because sitting practically upright was the only way to keep me from
vomiting in my sleep. But I am so happy to say I can sleep on one pillow
now, flat on my back or side, and no acid reflux at ALL. I have to remind
myself to take my daily calcium supplement. It is the very bestest benefit
I've had so far of this surgery. (-65 lbs. since 4/25/00)
— Beth B.
July 25, 2000
Hi Debra, my surgeon assured me that the RNY would "cure" my
acid reflux problem, and I'm ecstatic to say that it certainly did! I'm 4
months post-op and have had Chinese, Mexican and Thai foods with absolutely
no problems, and I wish the same good fortune to you!
— Diana T.
July 25, 2000
My acid reflux went away right after surgery. It feels so good not to have
it anymore.
— Sharon T.
July 26, 2000
Mine went away too!!! (Well I havent had symtoms yet anyways, Knock on
Wood.) I didnt have it often pre op but when I did it was a killer. I
didnt get the acid flowing into my mouth, I got a pain in the middle of my
chest so bad that I felt I was having a heart attack. Almost went to the
hospital one time!! It was my esoughagus squeezing and twisting so hard,
trying to get the acid to go down. It really was dibilatating. But 4
months post and no episodes yet!!!
— Lori W.
July 26, 2000
Hi there,
To answer your question, yes, I had it terribly, but in two years, since
surgery, I have had none, thank God. Linda
— Linda H.
July 26, 2000
Debra:
I had really bad acid reflux, daily, prior to open RNY surgery on 4/4/00. I
have had NONE since. It is gone!
— Cindy H.
July 26, 2000
Debra, Hi. I had horrible acid reflux before surgery. Then when I got the
surgery it went away 90% (Yes I still get it on rare occasions). As I
understand it this benefit has come largely because I got my gall bladder
removed not because of bariatric surgery. But I think both helped.
— [Deactivated Member]
July 28, 2000
I did not have acid reflux before my open RNY. I have it now very often.
My doctor says it is due to me eating wrong-too fast--too much. I don't
feel that is true, I eat slowly--low fat--measure my food. I don't
understand it. I have been checked for leaks--none found. I have asked
for help from other peers from this site---nothing that helped. I guess I
have to live with it. I take zantac(perscribed by my doctor) It doesnt
help. It is not fun putting up with this.
Lindy
— Lindy R.
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