After 7 months of a terrible cough with antibiotics, steroids, and asthma meds not working, I have found out that I have a hiatal hernia; lap band will be removed. Have any of you experienced this? Did your cough go away after the band was removed? What was your pain like after surgery? I am a little nervous, but this cough has got to go.

Hi there I was in a similar situation 2 rounds of bilateral pneumonia. this lead up to a CT Scan which detected a fluid filled esophagus which was leaking over and keeping my lungs wet. I had to have my bad removed asap as it was making me very sick. I had it removed last Friday 7-7-17. Its was a in/out patient surgery and I was able to go home that afternoon. Recovery has been much better than I expected. I was able to have soup and crackers Friday night. I had scrambled eggs on Saturday. I was able to move around my home and inter act with my 3 & 5 yr olds. I'm happy to say that I have not needed to fill the prescription for pain meds. I've not been in pain, I've just been sore. I went back to work to day and so far so good. Since having it removed I've had minimal coughing and no acid reflux!!! Good Luck to you!