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A lot of VSGers are gerd free the first year, two, or three after surgery. They think they're in the clear, and then it hits.
The rate of conversion from VSG to RNY is really high. If you akready gave gerd, dont even think about the sleeve.
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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.
Not completely sure. When I had my second surgery they did fix a hiatal hernia, which can contribute to GERD. They also discovered that my sleeve had stretched somewhat, but I don't know if that's generally a contributing factor. I believe there are some other theories on it as well (increased acid production, or the esophagus taking more time to move things through) but as I understand it it's not uncommon to develop GERD hears after VSG.
Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!
What's your opinion on why it would show up so long after your vsg surgery date?
If you already have acid reflux, VSG is not a good choice. The only fix for post-VSG reflux is to revise to RNY; medication usually doesn't fix it, and there's some risk in taking anti-acid medications in the long term.
I had no reflux prior to my VSG. Then, three years post-op, I developed severe GERD. I had a revision to RNY several months ago, which fixed the reflux.
Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!
I had VSG in June and I have zero problems with reflux. That being said, the only times I had problems before were when I was consistently eating something bad (too much chocolate, cheese etc). Like the above posters say, I have heard that if you already have consistent reflux, you should stay away from getting the sleeve and go for RNY. That being said, I have a friend who had reflux before, then when she had the sleeve done in Mexico the surgeon found a hernia and fixed it and she hasn't been bothered with reflux since. I guess it would depend on the type of reflux you have.
Good luck with your decision!
Hi! I'm having a VSG on 11/26th in Mexico and wanted to know how bad the acid reflux is for those of you. I already have reflux and can't imagine it getting worse than what it can be. Someone suggested getting a bypass done instead, but I don't feel that should be the sole reason for getting a bypass done. Can anyone relate or talk about their experience?
actually, having reflux now is the very best reason not to have VSG.
It will get worse after VSG, guaranteed.
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The way the sleeve is formed causes reflux in people who do not have it and increases it in people who already have it. The RNY usually cures reflux.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
I rarely had them when I was in weight loss phase for the reasons the above posters mentioned. I have them now occasionally (in maintenance) - mostly when I travel. I usually have one in my purse as well in case I'm in a situation where I have no options - although that's pretty rare. A bar can sit in my purse for quite awhile before it's "needed". Twice a day is too much - esp when you're still in weight loss mode. They have a lot of calories, and there are much better ways of getting protein.
RNY 06/03/15 by Michael Garren (Madison, WI)
HW: 373 SW: 316 GW: 150 LW: 138 CW: 163
