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I found out this morning that I need to have my band removed. I have too much acid reflux. Most of the time it gets better with weight loss but the band was just making it worse. I'm going to have gastric bypass and doc said I wouldn't have any more acid reflux. Little nervous but ready to not have such stomach pain.

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Best wishes! :unsure:

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I am sorry that you are having to go thru that. Blessings to you and may you have a safe surgery and journey.

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Hi cookiebaby...

I'm sorry you have to go through this... I wish you all the very best - good luck and stay strong!

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Good Luck:thumbup: Let us know how you do!

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good luck on your upcoming sugery, hopefully you will feel better

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I'm so sorry to hear that. I do have a question though-did they tell you whether or not you had a hiatal hernia prior to your band? I had horrible acid reflux prior to the band and depended on medication for the help..come to find out I had a hiatal hernia. My surgeon also expressed to me that the band wouldn't be effective if the hernia wasn't repaired. I'm just wondering if maybe this is contributing to your problem...just a thought. best of luck to you!!!:unsure:

I found out this morning that I need to have my band removed. I have too much acid reflux. Most of the time it gets better with weight loss but the band was just making it worse. I'm going to have gastric bypass and doc said I wouldn't have any more acid reflux. Little nervous but ready to not have such stomach pain.

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I'm sorry you have to leave us. I do hope you have lots of success with the bypass.

I also hope you're luckier than my friend. She had it done five years ago, lost 275 pounds, suffered from various medical problems and now has gained it all back.

Good luck. You deserve to lose your weight and be happy with a new body.

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I wish you luck as one who never had success with the band and didn't find it until her gastric bypass. Good luck and hope your recovery is an easy one! Take care, Nancy.

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