Reflux sucks

[augkash 14]

Sorry had to say it. Been sick with it for a week now ????????????

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

The lapband is a problem...I was at the ER,seeing a gastro...endoscopy,barium swallow etc.Iam miserable...I want a revision to lap band

To sleeve or bypass....

[Megdelyn 85]

Still have reflux with the sleeve. Mine is worse now, but it wasn't that bad to start with. Controlled with omiprazole.

[loulourt 10]

I have band and my reflux is terrible. It's mostly because the band has slipped. I'm nervous that when I have revision to sleeve that I will continue to have it. My surgeon assured me that since I didn't have it prior to the band that I should be ok. I'm still nervous though!!!

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

I have damage to my esophagus because of the band RNY for me.

[loulourt 10]

I have damage to my esophagus because of the band RNY for me.

When is your surgery?

[katybelle7 65]

Had a huge hiatal hernia repaired when changed from band to sleeve last week. It never bothered me with band, doesn't bother me right now with sleeve. I do take med mentioned above. With any WLS, you take your chances. Your healthier body and chance at a longer life are worth it, tho!

[Jeniiake 6]

Sorry had to say it. Been sick with it for a week now

Amen!!! @@Megdelyn I'm in the same boat. Thought the acid was going to burn a hole in my chest at one point. Omeprazole scrip saved me

[Tracytma 19]

I have damage to my esophagus because of the band RNY for me.

I have a question. Did you have Gerd before your band? I've had gerd for as long as I can remember. It did not get any worse when I had my band. I've had my band removed, and I'm now getting a Sleeve in December. I'm trying to gather all the information I can. Many thanks in Advance.

[VSGmary 418]

From what i have read a lot more sleeve patients suffer GERD after their op. I am one of those! Most of what I've read, that had GERD prior to surgery, have opted to have the bypass and were successful. Do some more research and maybe get a second or even third opinion as to what type of operation you should opt for to help you with this.

I wish you all the best with your weight loss journey.

[knrpick1 1]

I'm new to the group. Had my lap and in 2009. I was in a car accident in 2011. I have had lots of problems. My acid reflux was so bad I would wake up to dry heaving acid every night. Stupid doc just took out all my Fluid and didn't do upper GI. So I just went back couple years later to a different doc. I want to switch but I'm afraid of my not being able to stop eat. My addiction to food is bad

[loulourt 10]

I'm new to the group. Had my lap and in 2009. I was in a car accident in 2011. I have had lots of problems. My acid reflux was so bad I would wake up to dry heaving acid every night. Stupid doc just took out all my Fluid and didn't do upper GI. So I just went back couple years later to a different doc. I want to switch but I'm afraid of my not being able to stop eat. My addiction to food is bad

I know how u feel. I'm worried too! I had band in 2010 and then 2 kids 2 yrs apart. My reflux is terrible. I'm not sure if when I pushed during delivery that something slipped but I am in the process of having revision. I know that even though I LOVE food I will b able to control myself and eat in moderation as I'm supposed to and I will be exercising more and will enjoy my new lease on life!!!!!!

[Bndtoslv 292]

I'm new to the group. Had my lap and in 2009. I was in a car accident in 2011. I have had lots of problems. My acid reflux was so bad I would wake up to dry heaving acid every night. Stupid doc just took out all my Fluid and didn't do upper GI. So I just went back couple years later to a different doc. I want to switch but I'm afraid of my not being able to stop eat. My addiction to food is bad

I know how u feel. I'm worried too! I had band in 2010 and then 2 kids 2 yrs apart. My reflux is terrible. I'm not sure if when I pushed during delivery that something slipped but I am in the process of having revision. I know that even though I LOVE food I will b able to control myself and eat in moderation as I'm supposed to and I will be exercising more and will enjoy my new lease on life!!!!!!

Probably due to pregnancy. Both my sister and I had band problems and removals after each having 2 kids.

[Pinkgirl1234 761]

Because of my insane battle with GERD and other issues as it relates to the band I am now opting for a revision to bypass .I was going for the sleeve but will now go with bypass.

[Susan2008 9]

Did anyone of you who had slipped band with GERD and converted to sleeve have positive experience. Local doctor says GERD was caused by the band.

He was adament for me to go to sleeve as my BMI was low. Im scheduled for sleeve this week.