Reflux!!

Petphoto · September 24, 2008

I was banded in January 2008. I had my 4th fill in July and it is at the correct tightness. The problem that I am having is REFLUX! Never felt heartburn before, but wow now I know why it is called that! Burns from the Uvula on down and all I can do is regurgitate hot saliva:thumbdown: very painful and PeptoBismol and Tums do not help at all. Asked my Dr. to write me a prescription for Protonix today. Hope this helps. Does anyone else experience this same problem?:girl_hug:

vballmom · September 24, 2008

I had reflux before I had Lap Band surgery, and it went away & I stopped taking medicine for it for months. I now get reflux once a month if I over eat. If it is bothering you at bedtime, try eating earlier in the evening and a smaller amount. It is very uncomfortable and painful feeling. Hope you feel better after getting the prescription.

It is possible that you are to tight. I had surgery the same time as you and now I have 5.5 cc's in my band.

Susie Girl 75 · September 24, 2008

I have ALWAYS had chronic heartburn. I would sometimes get it everyday, having the band hasn't helped... that's for sure. I tried the two weeks of Prilosec OTC and it helped, for about a month and now I'M back to the same old b/s...

My triggers are coffee, garlic, chocolate and anything with acid like orange juice or lemonade.

Heartburn sucks! I hope the meds the doc gave you will help!