This Reflux Is Getting Old!

[JennyBee 340]

Hi friends, j just wanna know if anyone has experienced reflux even after 2 unfills?

Last month I had 2 unfills because my band was too tight and it was painfull to eat and drink. The reflux has not gone away, however. I take tums several times a day but I think I may need something stronger like Prevacid or Prilocec. I have a prescription for an upper GI which I am making my appt for soon. My next doctor appt is mid January. Has anyone taken any of the above mentioned medications and done ok till their next dr visit?

[Maddysgram 6,159]

I have been on Prilosec for years now and it does work better than Tums. I can't speak of the unfill ,never had that, but I do want you to know that reflux can do a lot of damage to Esophagus and I want you to talk with your Dr right away.

But def take the Prilosec or Prevacid. Prilosec usually takes a week before you feel any different.

You take care of yourself!

[Jachut 487]

Yes, its constnat now for me and I'm on nexium 20mg every second day - so I guess that's not really bad.

I've been too tight before and I had real reflux, acid coming up the back of my throat and being unable to sleep flat, now its unlike that, just stomach pain and burning. I tried unfilling and it made no difference and I gained weight so I went back last week and put the fill back in and control it with the Nexium.

My doc says I dont sound or appear to be too tight, barium xray last year was fine, just slight pouch dilation. I developed a bit of gastritis after taking Iron pills for a few months, and the pain has never gone away, I've had chemotherapy and my entire digestive system is pretty dodgy and its also very common to develop GERD with menopause. So he's happy for me to have the fill, as we really dont think its band related.

not every case of heartburn/reflux is caused by the band and therefore unfilling the band is not going to cure it. So as long as you've had a look via a barium xray and its all OK, its probably not unreasonable to have the fill you need and take medication.

I'm bummed about being on ANY sort of medication long term, but I guess that's what happens as you get older and particularly when you've had stuff like chemo.

[Rojasanoll 920]

Ask your doctor about Dexilant, its a prescribed drug but very good. Most insurances cover it.

[Maddysgram 6,159]

Ask your doctor about Dexilant' date=' its a prescribed drug but very good. Most insurances cover it.[/quote']

I get my Prilosec through a prescription too, much cheaper than OTC and insurance pays for it too.

Most ppl don't realize you can do that, so I thought I'd throw that out there.

[spoiledbratt97 18]

I had this same issue. The Dr unfilled 2cc out and now I'm fine. But I'm having a upper GI on Monday to make sure there's no slippage.

[JennyBee 340]

Glad you r better Spoiled:)

On thursday I had an additional 0.25 removed and so far so good. That was my third unfill in the last 2 months. I really hope this is it! The good news... I actually reached my goal of 120 because I could barely eat for 2 days. I know not the best way to reach my goal but hey, DAMN WORTH IT.. lol

[spoiledbratt97 18]

Good news, I have no slippage but the Dr wants to remove my band and do the sleeve. He said my weight loss is too slow and I won't loose much more..

[Salsagardengirl 2]

I have tried everything for my reflux and gerd. I was so frustrated with this ongoing condition, the lack of sleep it causes and taking EVERY medication known to man that three nights ago at 2:00AM, I did some research.

I know this sound like snake oil but I swear on the Baby Jesus that this works for me and I hope it works for everyone with this condition.

Don't laugh. EAT A HALF OF A PEELED APPLE AN HALF HOUR BEFORE BED. I use a Golden Delicious apple and put it in the blender to make a raw applesauce with a touch of honey. I peel the apple but you dont need to peel it. I have a hard time with apple peels passing through my band.

I promise it works. I haven't used Pepicid, Tums, Zantac,Pepto, etc....for the past three days and I am sleeping throughout the night.

Check out the article

http://www.livestrong.com/article/30092-cure-acid-reflux-apples/

I hope this helps.

Leanne

[Baba Wawa 543]

I have tried everything for my reflux and gerd. I was so frustrated with this ongoing condition, the lack of sleep it causes and taking EVERY medication known to man that three nights ago at 2:00AM, I did some research.

I know this sound like snake oil but I swear on the Baby Jesus that this works for me and I hope it works for everyone with this condition.

Don't laugh. EAT A HALF OF A PEELED APPLE AN HALF HOUR BEFORE BED. I use a Golden Delicious apple and put it in the blender to make a raw applesauce with a touch of honey. I peel the apple but you dont need to peel it. I have a hard time with apple peels passing through my band.

I promise it works. I haven't used Pepicid, Tums, Zantac,Pepto, etc....for the past three days and I am sleeping throughout the night.

Check out the article

http://www.livestrong.com/article/30092-cure-acid-reflux-apples/

I hope this helps.

Leanne

I'm going to try this!

[Aileen Weinberg Biren 0]

I can't wait to try this tonightiiiiI can't wait to try this tonight. I have been woken every night for the past 5 days with reflux and constant coughing and clearing my throat all night long...hope it works, I am willing to try anything. I have been taking Protonix as prescribed by my doctor and have been unfilled a few times. Wish me luck!!