I was curious as to how many have had problems with acid reflux or GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease) post-surgery. I'm particularly interested in those that never had issues prior to lap band surgery. Thanks Nancy:smile:

I have been having problems lately. I had GERD before surgery. I didn't have a problem until about a couple weeks ago after getting a fill, it came back the tighter I got. The Dr. took a little out today and I just ate something spicy and I can fill the heart burn. But I am hoping its just because of irritation.

I NEVER had issues with any sort of acid reflux/heartburn anything...i'm still not even sure what heartburn is.

Sometimes i wake up out of a dead sleep and all of a sudden i'll have to throw up...i don't throw anything up but clear liquid stuff...it happens maybe every other week. after the first couple of time i told my doctor and he told me to start taking xantac at night before bed. I've noticed spicey stuff does it so i've stopped eating it.

On monday I have no idea what I ate but i woke up in such horrible pain and was throwing up for over an hour...nothing but clear liquid stuff and it was the most awful tasting stuff ever!! when i can finally get myself to stop then my stomach burns and is so uncomfortable.

The doctor thinks it's acid...my throat feels like i have a sore throat since throwing up on monday. He called in a prescription antacid that i have to take 2 times a day now to see if that helps. otherwise he wants to take some out of band =(

I occasionally have acid issues now, but it is very hit and miss. I take Zantac when there are issues.

I NEVER had issues with any sort of acid reflux/heartburn anything...i'm still not even sure what heartburn is.

Sometimes i wake up out of a dead sleep and all of a sudden i'll have to throw up...i don't throw anything up but clear liquid stuff...it happens maybe every other week. after the first couple of time i told my doctor and he told me to start taking xantac at night before bed. I've noticed spicey stuff does it so i've stopped eating it.

On monday I have no idea what I ate but i woke up in such horrible pain and was throwing up for over an hour...nothing but clear liquid stuff and it was the most awful tasting stuff ever!! when i can finally get myself to stop then my stomach burns and is so uncomfortable.

The doctor thinks it's acid...my throat feels like i have a sore throat since throwing up on monday. He called in a prescription antacid that i have to take 2 times a day now to see if that helps. otherwise he wants to take some out of band =(

That doesn't sound so good, I know that the band can cause acid reflux in people and am seeing a specialist on Friday to see what issues I have now that mine has been removed. I suppose it happens to some people and not all of course but yours definitely needs to be treated. I hope it gets better once you get some fill removed but mine never got any better even without any fill so good luck to you Nancy.

I got it only after banding when I have more restriction. It goes away completely if I keep my band less filled. I never had a problem pre-banding.

You didn't leave an option for "had it before surgery but no longer have it afterward"

You didn't leave an option for "had it before surgery but no longer have it afterward"

Sorry you're right you caught me, I don't know how to change it though. But it's good to have your information thanks Nancy.:blushing:

I had GERD before surgery and my surgeon took me off my meds after surgery and so far no GERD.