GERD help
I had my VSG last April. I love it. Have lost over 80 lbs in 9 months. BUT... I have a crap ton of acid building up, even with taking my daily antacid pill. The doctor is scheduling an EGD/bravo test to see if I have "pathological GERD. If I do they said I have to be revised to RNY. The pouch will only hold about 1 1/2 ounce's because I've had the sleeve. Has anyone heard of this happening?
It's not uncommon for reflex symptoms to worsen or begin after VSG. I never had issues before but developed them immediately following surgery.
What type of antacid pill are you taking? I had to try 3-4 different ones before we hit on a PPI that worked for me. I take Protonix - started with 40mg and have cut back to 20mg. I'm 20 months post-op and will try tapering off again soon.
I've never heard of "pathological GERD" but I just had a friend who was revised to RNY from VSG because she developed horrible reflux that couldn't be controlled with any type of medication. She was 2 years post-op.