Bariatric Surgery and Acid Reflux

Can bariatric surgery help your acid reflux? What causes it...what are the possible cures? Join me on a walk to discuss this super common issue.

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[Lynettia]

This is very informative, I’ve suffered from acid reflex disease for many years (25) I went and seen a bariatric surgeon in March (2023) and he took one look at my medical history and told me the bypass was best for a multiple of reasons. I left his office excited for the relief I’m going to feel, not the weight loss that will happen. Weight loss is a nice perk, but the relief is worth so much more to me.

[RomanShein]

Yeah. But as you said, 30% of people get GERD after VSG. And you have no good solution for such cases. 30% is plenty of people.

[shannonfoster]

I am suffering from what I think is severe GERD, Post sleeve surgery in 2018. I have gained significant weight back and have no all these horrible symptoms. Horrible heart burn, acid reflux, throwing up in my sleep at least once a week and my mouth feels like I sucked on battery acid all the time and nothing helps. Of course getting into Gastro takes months as they are super booked and they say you can always go to the ER. ER won’t do anything for you. They will just tell you to go see a specialist. The scariest part is throwing up in my sleep. Praying I get answers when I finally see a doctor in 3 weeks. Super scared they may recommend bypass surgery.

[ORBPOSSE]

That's some good piece of advice. 👍🏼

[Brytticism]

This has helped me so much. You've given me hope. Thank you for this.

[kehlfrancis]

Honestly since i got diagnosed with gerd/LPR walking is a struggle. feeling of i ran a marathon by just walking for a couple mins maybe 5 mins haha

[vkapgaming]

Im 5’9 160 pounds a little chubby but like im 23 and have acid reflux everyday crutching omeprazole im miserable just want to feel normal again

[ELchambelan]

I had the gastric sleeve 4 years ago without any history having acid reflux. I’ve been on and off protonix and Carafate for the last 2 years. I feel bloated and don’t really eat much anymore due to not being able to breathe. I never wanted bariatric surgery again. I’m scared of the bypass. But recently got diagnosed with Barrett’s esophagus by my GI doctor. He says I can monitor and take PPIs for the rest of my life or have the bypass. I really don’t know what to do. Any advice is appreciated.

[weichen]

I have been facing this issue for almost a year now and also dry mouth. I first thought it is from mouth so I got my teeth cleaned and the dentist assured me that it will cure the bad breath but it didn’t. I have gerd issues but that is normal from a while and i also think i have sinus because i usually have running nose when i get up and a kind of irritation in nose. At work I have to talk to many people and it kills my confidence when they rub their nose. I just forget what i was talking about and it is creating problems for me. I brush my teeth twice a day. Eat chewing gums entire day and keep my mouth hydrated by drinking water yet this shit isn’t going away. until I meant Dr Emovon on YouTube. May your days be full of good health just like you help me got rid of my bad breath and acid reflux problem. Thank you for doing a good job Dr Emovon on YouTube, I’m grateful…🦷🦷🦷