Does anyone know if you can have the "linx" procedure done if you have had lap band? I have chronic acid reflux, which is causing a very bitter taste or metalic taste in mouth.

I am on 3 different medicines for acid reflux and nothing seems to be helping. My lap band is empty. I dont want to lose the band because of the acid reflux

thanks for any help any of you may have.

I would talk to a a surgeon about this because it seems like it would contradict the Lap Band.

Either way, it's really important you figure out the cause of the reflux and how to control it because you're at really high risk for esophageal erosion if it continues.

What does your bariatric surgeon say? Has your band been checked for a slip or esophageal dilation?

Thanks for your response. I have had a scope done. They found nothing wrong, and the band looked good. I think I am going to talk to dr. aboout having

the procedure where they put the little chip on your esophagius and it monitors how much acid is actually coming up to the throat area. I just dont know what to do to get the bitter taste in mouth to go away. I watch what I eat, get my exersice in, and I drink plenty of water. It is very frustrating, as I do not want to lose the band, and I really do not want to have the "Nissan" procedure done.

I am curious why would the metal linx work better then the band for reflux? It looks like they place them in the same area, and I wonder why inflating the band wouldn't help equally to stop that reflux action.

I understand the risk of erosion for the band it being plastic and all, but I wonder if they work in a similar way...

Doodle please let us know what you find out and I hope your feeling better soon.

Curious....did you have any similar problems prior to Lap Band Surgery???