Can a person who never had acid reflux prior to banding have acid reflux 2 days post op? I am feeling a minor or slight burn in my chest near the left side of my chest. What could this be?

Can a person who never had acid reflux prior to banding have acid reflux 2 days post op? I am feeling a minor or slight burn in my chest near the left side of my chest. What could this be?

i have had heartburn everday since surgery...never had it before

It sounds more like phrenic nerve pain form the band itself vs acid reflux. you have a lot of swellign the first 1-2 weeks so hopefully it will settle down. You can always call your surgeon, though...

I wonder if you already have fluid in your band. Some surgeons put it in during surgery and when I hear about reflux right off the bat, that is usually the cause. Maybe check in with your surgeon and see if you do. If you have fill, you might want to consider having it removed.

Yes it can be acid reflux.

My Dr (and many others) suggest taking Prilosec OTC for a minimum of six months following surgery. For me this has completely eliminated any acid reflux. The actual pills (not generics) are quite small.

@checkyes. my doctor did not fill the band, we discussed that right after surgery. @ Acadia thanks I didn't realize this could cause acid reflux 2 days out and I am on liquids only. I hope its just that I am still healing and it will go away. Someone else said phrenic nerve pain from placement. Oh my this is alot to consider 2 days out. I will call my doctor Monday.

@ Acadia can taking Prilosec For 6 months iliminate acid reflux.

my doctor told me its very common...he put me on prolecet (not sure of the sp) and he said it should help! :-)