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I have always had acid reflux and take Prevacid for it. I am having nighttime acid reflux that started after the last fill. It comes between 3am - 5am and lasts anywhere from 5 min to 15 min. I am working with my fill doctor to keep it under control and we are trying several different things to see what works. I sleep elevated with two pillows, do not eat or drink after about 6:30, take the Prevacid twice a day. I am 21 pounds from my goal and do not want to lessen the fill nor do I want to damage myself. How long is it okay to have a little reflux? Can I have it for several months so I can lose the rest of my weight? Any suggestions on what to do?

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I have ALWAYS stuggles with reflux. I also take prevacid... and honestly sometimes it feels like nothing works. I can imagine being so close to your goal that you wouldnt want to loosen your band. I am anxious to see how my reflux will be once I get banded? Did yours get worse? Was there anything you could take soon after banding or were you able to continue with your prevacid?

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Until the last fill, my acid reflux was if not better at least not worse. I was only taking one Prevacid a day and felt able to eat most anything. I did after banding try stopping the Prevacid, but that did not work.

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