Acid Reflux

[CAROLYNFC 24]

I have been banded for 2 1/2 years and have had no issues until a few months ago. I started having acid reflux really bad at night. I had to have 2cc of Fluid removed from my band which put me at 3.25. I gained a few pounds because I had very liitle restriction 4 to be exact). I went back to the doctor and had .50 put back in on Tuesday and last night I expereinced some acid reflux. I had not eaten 4 hours before bed and had a glass of Water about 30 minutes before bed. It felt like the water was coming back up.

I have been taking omeprazole 20mg for about 6 months 1 time a day. I also had really bad reflux before surgery. I am so discouraged. What in world could be going on. I am fine all day. I don't have much restriction and did not over eat yesterday. Any advice!!!

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I would have your surgeon check your band position asap. Reflux can be a warning that you've got a slip.

If your band is ok, I'd see an internist to try to find the source of the problem and control it. Not only can reflux lead to band erosion but it can also result in health issues unrelated to the band.

Best wishes.

[GuyMontag 1,264]

I would definitely have my band checked ASAP.

[CAROLYNFC 24]

I have had 2 barrium swollow test in the last 6 months. There is no slip but they do believe a slight hernia has formed. I had a large hernia when I had my surgery.

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I have had 2 barrium swollow test in the last 6 months. There is no slip but they do believe a slight hernia has formed. I had a large hernia when I had my surgery.

Follow up with an internist, then. Or even start with your PCP and let them recommend the best specialist to see. Either way, it's really important you figure out both the cause and solution so it doesn't lead to bigger problems.

[skb123 308]

I have been banded for 2 1/2 years and have had no issues until a few months ago. I started having acid reflux really bad at night. I had to have 2cc of Fluid removed from my band which put me at 3.25. I gained a few pounds because I had very liitle restriction 4 to be exact). I went back to the doctor and had .50 put back in on Tuesday and last night I expereinced some acid reflux. I had not eaten 4 hours before bed and had a glass of Water about 30 minutes before bed. It felt like the water was coming back up.

I have been taking omeprazole 20mg for about 6 months 1 time a day. I also had really bad reflux before surgery. I am so discouraged. What in world could be going on. I am fine all day. I don't have much restriction and did not over eat yesterday. Any advice!!!

Have you tired sleeping with your head slightly elevated? You can put blocks under the head of your bed if you prefer. That's what they had me do many years ago. Than when I went in for my lapband a couple weeks ago at my pre-op visit they told me to do that again to prevent it from happening during the first 6 weeks post op. Just a suggestion, but more important check with your surgeon. Best wishes to you!