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I am just wondering how many of you out there no longer have acid reflux? I have been taking medicine for reflux since I was 24, and I am hopeful I can finally ditch the meds.

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I am just wondering how many of you out there no longer have acid reflux? I have been taking medicine for reflux since I was 24, and I am hopeful I can finally ditch the meds.

My surgeon corrected my hiatal hernia while she operated on me and I no longer have any acid reflux. If it wasn't for reading about acid reflux on LBT I'd totally forget that it was a major annoyance in my life before the lap band surgery.

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I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia at 16, and started heartburn meds that day for severe acid reflux.

During surgery my Doc decided not to do the hiatal hernia repair, as he said the size wasn't concerning. I was really worried about the heartburn coming back, but it never did? Since 4 days after surgery I have not taken my meds, and have not had any issues.

That's my story..

:)Kerri

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I was taking Tums or Rolaids anywhere from 2-4 times a day with a prescription before bedtime- still nothing really worked...

As soon as I had the surgery- it was GONE!

They say that if you DO get it again- it could be sign that you are having a problem with the band and you should contact your surgeon's office right away.

Congrats!!! And welcome to Heartburn Free World!!! LOL

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