Acid Reflux - golfball feeling

[juliegeraci 7]

Has anyone had the acid reflux and/or golfball feeling? I am 10 days post op and have had it since the beginning. I am still on liquids. Did you have to get some medication from the doctor? I told him about it yesterday and I have a swallow test on Monday but he didn't say anything about how to help me. Please advise.

[the best me 6]

Hey julie, I replied to your other reflux thread, but the golfball comes from eating too much and/or too fast. It's your band telling you to slow down. take smaller bites. Wait longer between bites. Oh...I see, liquids. Take smaller, slower sips. I was amazed at just how small a sip needed to be. Put the liquid in your mouth, and swallow it in 2 or 3 swallows. Let the liquids trickle down...just avoid the golfball. You are tight. It gets better, promise! Just be patient and listen to your new banded tummy. it's talking to you!!!!!!!!

[LindaV 0]

Another thought - you might try drinking warm or room temp. liquids like teas or broths. For the first few weeks after I was banded, I could not tolerate cold liquids at all! It felt like everything just closed up!

Good luck and keep us posted.

[Kashia 0]

Warm or hot liquids are the best for opening the stoma and relaxing it...it helps me a lot. good luck