GERD After Gastric Sleeve
                     GERD After
Gastric Sleeve
GERD &
Gastric
Sleeve
With Gastric Sleeve being the dominant 
bariatric  primary procedure in use today, it 
has become  recognized that the most 
significant potential side-  effect is severe 
reflux symptoms. About 24-40% of  patients 
might experience reflux and in 5-10% of  
Gastric Sleeve patients. Although it can be 
treated  with revision surgery.
Common Symptoms of
GERD & Acid Reflux
Chest pain
A burning sensation in the chest (heartburn) that usually occurs after 
eating  Regurgitation of food or sour-tasting liquid
Difficulty in swallowing
The feeling of having a lump in the throat
Treatment
Options
Diet and Medication
Treatment for acid reflux that has been  
caused by s leeve gastrectomy is often a  
combination of dietary changes and over-
tchoeu-nter medications. Proper diet and
medication plans can help reduce the
symptoms.
Surgical 
Revision
Surgical revision is something that 
physicians  may recommend, especially if 
acid reflux  symptoms are uncontrolled or if 
weight loss is  inadequate due to 
complications.
Deciding to Have
Revision Surgery
If you could benefit from revision surgery, 
Drs.  Averbach and Hamdallah can discuss 
with you  about your previous surgery and 
your weight  loss goals. Also, the options 
like what to expect  with the bariatric 
revision.
Contact Us
Today
667-234- 700 Geipe Road  
8725 #274 MdBariatrics.co
Catonsville MD m
21228