Has anyone had the acid reflux and/or golfball feeling? I am 10 days post op and have had it since the beginning. I am still on liquids. Did you have to get some medication from the doctor? I told him about it yesterday and I have a swallow test on Monday but he didn't say anything about how to help me. Please advise.

Hey julie, I replied to your other reflux thread, but the golfball comes from eating too much and/or too fast. It's your band telling you to slow down. take smaller bites. Wait longer between bites. Oh...I see, liquids. Take smaller, slower sips. I was amazed at just how small a sip needed to be. Put the liquid in your mouth, and swallow it in 2 or 3 swallows. Let the liquids trickle down...just avoid the golfball. You are tight. It gets better, promise! Just be patient and listen to your new banded tummy. it's talking to you!!!!!!!!

Another thought - you might try drinking warm or room temp. liquids like teas or broths. For the first few weeks after I was banded, I could not tolerate cold liquids at all! It felt like everything just closed up!

Good luck and keep us posted.

Warm or hot liquids are the best for opening the stoma and relaxing it...it helps me a lot. good luck