Acid Reflux

justduckie · June 13, 2007

How many of you have terrible acid reflux? When did it first develop? Have you figured out a way to control it? What does your dr. say about it?

I've had terrible acid since the first of the year. I just passed my bandiversary May 1st. I've lost a bit over 80 lbs. and other than the acid, feel great. I've never had acid before, so it's terribly annoying. I have little restriction and I'm still slowly losing, so I don't want the band removed. I've tried acid reducers, but for some reason it gives me a UTI every time I'm on it for a while. Doesn't make sense.....maybe it's just coincidence? Rolaids control it most days and I really have to watch what and WHEN I eat at night.

How are you handling it?

hairagain · June 13, 2007

I have trouble too. I did however have some trouble before banding. I make sure I do not eat late before bed or eat too much. That really gets me going. I take something before I eat dinner at night. I also take a prilosec otc in the morning. I get break through reflux in the evening. It is miserable but I live with it as best I can. I also try to sleep with a bit of an incline.

I have lost 50+ lbs. I know it has been slow but I am still thrilled with my results. I know if I had excercised more my lose would be better.

I would like to lose another 50 and then I would be under my original goal. I will keep at it and the day will come.

hairagain · June 13, 2007

I have trouble too. I did however have some trouble before banding. I make sure I do not eat late before bed or eat too much. That really gets me going. I take something before I eat dinner at night. I also take a prilosec otc in the morning. I get break through reflux in the evening. It is miserable but I live with it as best I can. I also try to sleep with a bit of an incline.

I have lost 50+ lbs. I know it has been slow but I am still thrilled with my results. I know if I had excercised more my lose would be better.

I would like to lose another 50 and then I would be under my original goal. I will keep at it and the day will come.

GayleTX · June 14, 2007

I had never had trouble til about 6-8 mo after banding....now it's acid reflux and ulcer-feeling pain. I finally had a EGD last week and they said I don't have an ulcer but my band is too tight and is causing the food to back up into the esophagus and cause irritation. Dr said Protonix is probably the best med you can use. I also was ordered to cut out my arthritis meds because they certainly irritate my pouch. I'm also now using Folger's Smooth (low acid) coffee. I'm getting a a slight unfill next week and hope to get some relief.