Acid Reflux Problems-Need Help!

christiana · April 4, 2009

Hello,

So last June I started getting really bad acid reflux while I was sleeping-thought it was an ulcer. I had my band unfilled all of the way but it still didn't help. I had an endoscope done and everything was normal. I am still having acid reflux and I want to cure it not just treat the symptoms with the Nexium my doctor gave me (which can even make it worse)... I have been taking enzymes and they seem to help but last night I was up every 20 min. because of the reflux was so bad and I ended up having to take a Nexium. :thumbup: I have never had this problem before and it started all of a sudden back in June. I have no idea what started it! I really want to get a fill as I have gained back about 20 lbs. from having it empty but I am scared that it might make my reflux worse-do you think so??? Has anyone cured their reflux??? I am SO sick of it!! :scared2:

gamyj · April 4, 2009

hi ive had reflux problems for years... way before the band. I was given prevacid it is a life saver. talk to ur doc.

good luck

TklMeSkinny · April 4, 2009

Ask your Dr if it's possible you have a hiatal hernia (not sure my spelling is correct on that). I had one and didnt know it. He repaired it during my lapband surgery and i've only had one bout since surgery! Before surgery, it was a couple times a week, and i was on double doses of protonix, morning and night. Now, i'm only on single doses once a day and as i said only one time in 4 months!

Good luck to you!

Tkl