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marw

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Ok, I have put off writing this post because I just don't want to admit I have a problem . . but if anyone has suggestions that may help, well . . I just have to ask. I used to have pretty bad acid reflux before surgery. Since surgery I have cut the Prevacid in half (only one a day instead of 2) . . but I've increased it back up to 2 for the last week because I have this feeling - not of acid in my throat like I used to get, but my chest hurts near my sternum (band I assume) and a weird fluttery feeling . . .I had it one time before surgery and actually went to ER and was admitted .. . after a hundred tests for heart, they told me it was my acid reflux. So I'm not happy that it's back . .. actually I was extremely happy that it was gone! I don't want the acid to affect my band. Anyone else have this trouble? Today is the third episode I've had recently for no apparent reason and I've been dealing with it all day today (ok, so I say no apparent reason . ..it probably is stress related - very busy time at work right now and I was in meetings from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) . .I've tried adding Tums as well as GasX . . but I'm not getting it under control - - -help me out here band buddies . ..what do ya know about it? Thanks!!

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Not saying I have any answers or solutions but here is what I so know...

stress and the band..they do not really like each other. My band tightens up when I am under a lot of stress and I seem to pain in all kinds of areas including the sternum area.

Acid reflux can work either way..my doctor actually told me that most of the time your acid reflux will get worse. He has been surprised that I haven't changed the 40mg of Nexium that I was taking before the surgery and I am still taking. On an occasion I will take 2 capsules instead of 1..depending on how I feel.

Another thing that has made my sternum and chest area feel painful is my potassium level was too low. My level is still low but not in the dangerously low level so I am not in so much pain now but if it gets too low..it feels like someone punched me there.

That is what I know...not sure if that helps at all...

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Its hard but try to find a couple minutes for some peace. Stress seems to really tighten the band. I know scientifically that doesn't make sense, but I get really, really tight when I get stressed.

The other thing is -- have you called your surgeon yet? I just am not liking your comments about how the pain feels and hoping you feel better. Maybe they can make a suggestion?

Take care of you............

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Before the band I had to deal with several GI issues and Prevacid did not work, instead I went to Nexium and Zegrid. You may want to speak to you surgeon or PCP about trying those brands for a little while. Also, I understand work-related stress. It induced several of my health problems, so I started treating myself to a massage every now and then to relax. These are just suggestions.

Good Luck

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