So, I finally got around to telling my DH about my plan to have this surgery. He is very supportive of me, although he did say I didn't need it. He says I'm not fat I'm just fluffy.. Anyway, his main concern is that it may cause me to have acid reflux. My dad had it really bad, then GURD, then he ended up having to have his esophagus removed... Not nice... So, even though I've never had much of a problem there, I am concerned. Does anyone have experience with it?

wow that doesnt sound so fun! I have seen some on here post about having hernia repairs while in surgery to be banded but I havent seen anyone post anything about getting GERD from the band. Then again, Im a newbie to all this so just because I havent heard of it, doesnt mean it cant or hasnt happened. I just hope it doesnt because I believe I may already have GERD and hoping I dont have to have anything else done during surgery other then the band....

Does overeating or eating a lot of sweets/fried foods, spicy foods give you heartburn? I had reflux for years based on my diet... when I would be "good" and eat healthy for a while I could cut down to taking my prilosec only every other or every 3rd day. I was warned by my dr that it could be a side effect of the band, and I figured since I was already living with reflux and taking the medication then still having it wouldn't hurt more. thankfully I'm completely reflux free now, haven't taken a prilosec since 2 weeks after surgery. Losing weight helps with reflux, as can changing your diet... sweets and overeating always led to heartburn... and I was always overeating on sweets before surgery!!! Different for everyone, but this has been one of the best things that came with the surgery for me

It is rare but can happen. My BFF had those problems and had a 2nd surgrey and now all OK & still banding she lost 150 lbs. My 2 other friends no problem. Don't worry!

K

So, I finally got around to telling my DH about my plan to have this surgery. He is very supportive of me, although he did say I didn't need it. He says I'm not fat I'm just fluffy.. Anyway, his main concern is that it may cause me to have acid reflux. My dad had it really bad, then GURD, then he ended up having to have his esophagus removed... Not nice... So, even though I've never had much of a problem there, I am concerned. Does anyone have experience with it?