Did anyone have to do the Bravo study to test for silent acid reflux? If so, could you fill the capsule that is attached to your esophagus?

I haven’t had to have that study but do have a question for you if you don’t mind. Did you have ALL the symptoms of silent reflux to warrant the study? I only have the occasional burning in the throat but nothing else. That in itself doesn’t bother me but the part about it possibly causing cancer and stuff scares me a bit. I didn’t realize there was an actual test for it. It sounds invasive though.

I don’t have any symptoms of silent reflux. I just told my doctor I was leaning towards getting the sleeve and he said I should get that done to make sure I don’t have it because if I do the bypass would be better. I have to have an endoscopy anyways & he said they just place a capsule in my esophagus while they’re already in there & it’s simple but I’ve read some posts where people say the capsule is really uncomfortable until it falls off and I don’t know if I can handle that feeling in my throat. Are you talking about the silent reflux that can cause cancer? I haven’t heard that..

1 hour ago, rdc10291 said:

I don’t have any symptoms of silent reflux. I just told my doctor I was leaning towards getting the sleeve and he said I should get that done to make sure I don’t have it because if I do the bypass would be better. I have to have an endoscopy anyways & he said they just place a capsule in my esophagus while they’re already in there & it’s simple but I’ve read some posts where people say the capsule is really uncomfortable until it falls off and I don’t know if I can handle that feeling in my throat. Are you talking about the silent reflux that can cause cancer? I haven’t heard that..

Yes. According to Dr Google, lol. It can lead to esophageal cancer. I think most people have many symptoms though. I figured I will bring it up at my next follow up and see what they have to say. It makes sense what your dr said since you will be getting the scope anyways why not be sure. My dr didn’t require the scope or the silent reflux test.

Edited September 1, 20224 yr by ShoppGirl

On 9/1/2022 at 4:59 PM, rdc10291 said:

I don’t have any symptoms of silent reflux. I just told my doctor I was leaning towards getting the sleeve and he said I should get that done to make sure I don’t have it because if I do the bypass would be better. I have to have an endoscopy anyways & he said they just place a capsule in my esophagus while they’re already in there & it’s simple but I’ve read some posts where people say the capsule is really uncomfortable until it falls off and I don’t know if I can handle that feeling in my throat. Are you talking about the silent reflux that can cause cancer? I've only read essays about this on https://eduzaurus.com/free-essay-samples/life/ where someone described how to live with something like this. I haven’t heard that..

The variant in which you trust the doctor and do it for the sake of verification is very pleasing to me, it does not happen often.

Edited December 8, 20223 yr by Stwournitind