Gerd

HI, I have acid reflux (gerd) and have for years.  It has been getting worse.  I had my band March 2010 and a fill last week.  The doctor is going to run some test.  There are a few things she will look into for me. I'm on 3 differnet meds to help control it.  The doctor said last resort will be to unfill me.  Has anyone had a problem similiar to this?  Thank You.

Has your surgeon checked to see if you have a Hiatal Hernia?  It's very common in obese patients with Gerd.  I had mine repaired when they put in my band in 2008 and haven't had heartburn or reflux since!

I would say that if the gerd started only after your fill then it might be related, but if you've had it all along then there's something else that's causing it and the band may just be irritating it more.

Make sure you talke to your band surgeon and not just your PCP.

Best wishes for relief soon!

Lisa O.

thank you for answering my post.  Have had gerd for years. doing an unfill is the last resort.