I have never had GERD/reflux my entire life. I have never even had regular heartburn. The last 2 weeks I have woken up with acid in my esophagus. Today I had reflux all day. I took a Pepcid but I'm scared about this new symptom. I have not been eating that great but I have eaten worse. Anyone have GERD after banding? I'm about 18 months out.

Hi Briefs, long time! I am some one who never had GERD, etc. who now has an omeprozole in my Vitamin strip. I don't always take it (or my other vites) but it's there if I feel like I need it. And I keep Gas-X strips by the bed in case I need one from time-to-time. If the GERD is serious I would go right to the doctor as I don't want to have any long-term problems with my esophagus. I find eating too close to bedtime can be a culprit. Some people put blocks under the head of the bed to raise it up a few inches to be helpful. This is weird: I know I am having GERD in the night if my teeth begin hurting. I don't know if that's the famous Vagus nerve or what, but that's how it happens for me.