Reflux

[LMMH 0]

Did anyone have severe reflux before surgery? How is it afterwards?

[slvrsax 301]

I had reflux before surgery but had no symptoms except an irritating cough. After my sleeve surgery it was discovered that I had a good amount of scar tissue in my esophagas from several years of acid reflux. My surgeon removed the scar tissue and fixed a hernia I had. Post surgery I now KNOW that I have reflux because i have symptoms (heartburn) which are controlled with prescription prilosec 2X/day (cheaper to run through insurance than buy it over the counter although it is the same product). The only difference is I have to stop eating 2 hours before bed or I wake up with acid in the early morning hours. Spicy food for dinner seems to be a no-no for me too, but I can have it earlier in the day.

[MorganO87 33]

This is another thing I'm worried about as well...I deal with acid reflux/heartburn on a daily basis and sometimes it's even hard to control with meds. Hoping surgery makes it better and not worse!

[Kindle 8,667]

I had reflux before surgery but had no symptoms except an irritating cough. After my sleeve surgery it was discovered that I had a good amount of scar tissue in my esophagas from several years of acid reflux. My surgeon removed the scar tissue and fixed a hernia I had. Post surgery I now KNOW that I have reflux because i have symptoms (heartburn) which are controlled with prescription prilosec 2X/day (cheaper to run through insurance than buy it over the counter although it is the same product). The only difference is I have to stop eating 2 hours before bed or I wake up with acid in the early morning hours. Spicy food for dinner seems to be a no-no for me too, but I can have it earlier in the day.

Bummer that your reflux has reared it's ugly head again. Have you talked to anyone at OCC for additional things to try for your nighttime reflux? Friends of mine have found better relief from other PPI's (Protonix works best for them). Or maybe an antacid like Rolaids or Maalox taken just before bedtime could help so you wouldn't have to take as much PPI. Good luck and congrats with your progress!