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GERD is Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease a good explanation taken from webmd

http://www.webmd.com/heartburn-gerd/guide/reflux-disease-gerd-1

Gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, is a digestive disorder that affects the lower esophageal sphincter (LES), the ring of muscle between the esophagus and stomach. Many people, including pregnant women, suffer from heartburn or acid indigestion caused by GERD. Doctors believe that some people suffer from GERD due to a condition called hiatal hernia. In most cases, heartburn can be relieved through diet and lifestyle changes; however, some people may require medication or surgery.

What Is Gastroesophageal Reflux?

Gastroesophageal refers to the stomach and esophagus. Reflux means to flow back or return. Therefore, gastroesophageal reflux is the return of the stomach's contents back up into the esophagus.

In normal digestion, the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) opens to allow food to pass into the stomach and closes to prevent food and acidic stomach juices from flowing back into the esophagus. Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when the LES is weak or relaxes inappropriately, allowing the stomach's contents to flow up into the esophagus.

Ahh oh ok thank you

Hey just wanted you all to know I am one week post op today. Feeling great the belly button area is still a little sore but besides that I'm back to driving and school etc! Hope everyone is doing well !

Hi all, i was banded in 2010 and in aug 2014 it was removed as the band failed.. In oct 2014 i was revised to sleeve and its the best decision I've made in my life. I have GERD since being sleeved however, i haven't had a bout of reflux for about a month now. So i believe its well and truly under control ????. I started off at 383lbs, I'm currently at 235 lbs and still losing. I can eat almost anything i want just really small amounts . I do have a problem with eating anything with corn and any leafy greens.. Thats about it! Wishing you every success with your Journey.

I am so glad to hear that the sleeve worked after the band failed. That is my fear. I just can't wait for the next 3 months to go by. That is an amazing weight loss so far! Congrats!! I'm sure your feeling so much better. I can do without corn or leafy greens compared to getting sick over everything with the band lol. What is GERD

Take it easy had my band removed in June about 9 weeks a go because of erosion. Had post op completions was in hospital 10 days and second op because internal bleeding. But feeling so much better now.

Pain medication really helps take your time to heel.

Yikes! I am so glad you are feeling better now! I am trying to only take the pain meds if completely necessary. Otherwise I have been doing extra strength Tylenol etc.

@@christinex0 so glad you are home and things went well for you!!! Did they prescribe pain meds that are helping? Do you have help at home for a few days? I am good, still taking a pain pill every so often for that stupid port incision discomfort but otherwise, I am on the mend. Don't do too much too soon! I did that and now it set me back a few days. Get plenty of rest and drink drink drink so you can get those bowels softened enough to go in a few days. Thanks for r he update, I was surprised they let you go home so soon with the amount of pain you were in. Take it easy and get plenty of rest!!!! Update when you feel up to it. You will start feeling better, I promise!!! I am 11 days post op and the appetite has come back and I don't like it. I feel hungry now yikes!!!!

They did prescribe me pain meds but I only took it right before I left the hospital and then again at night before bed. During the day I have been taking Advil. I have been resting. Yes someone has been home with me. I think it was extra painful for me because the gallbladder and stone needed to be removed. It was infected. I had a huge appetite leaving the hospital but yesterday not so much. I have been mostly drinking Gatorade (Low calorie) and eating small things every few hours just to put something In my system. It did feel amazing to eat and not worry about getting sick. I think they were close to keeping me but when they gave me the pain meds I was able to get in and out of the bed. That was my biggest issue. I've mostly been on my couch because it's easier but I get up every so often to just move around. But I'm glad your feeling better! The only pain/discomfort I have is the belly button. Besides that I feel nothing.

@@christinex0 keep us posted on how your surgery goes tomorrow! Best of luck!

So I am home but it a decent amount of pain. Not sure if it's because of the mix of the gallbladder or what but the hospital was rough for me. But as far as surgery everything went well And I'm home recovering. How are you feeling?

I am heading this way as well - band out and getting sleeve. I have to wait until next next year, but I'll be sure to start the process in January at the latest!! I'm over not being able to even keep down liquids one day to being able to eat everything under the sun the next. The port pain. The reflux.

I have to pay about $350 up front to go through the program before insurance will cover revision...this is why I can't do it this year - too much going on that requires my money and is important/necessary.

Good luck to you! I had the band removed yesterday 8/20

Thank you so much I will!

Yes we can! Good luck and keep in touch we can do it !! 3 months is nothing compared to the lifetime of happiness we will finally achieve

Wow thanks so much for all of that info! It was extremely interesting and helpful to read! I go in on Thursday to have the band removed as well as my gallbladder. I was curious if you would still feel restricted after it was removed. Have you gotten sick after removal though? I know it's only a few days and I'm sure the area is swollen but it's funny how that happens even without it. Your incisions look great and are healing nicely!

I am having the lap band removed this month in hopes of getting the sleeve in November. Has anyone else been through this and what has your experience been?