Acid reflux, GERD, Heartburn....
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on 2/29/12 6:31 am - Califreakinfornia , CA
on 2/29/12 6:31 am - Califreakinfornia , CA
WARNING...If you are a new post op then you may not want to read the following, however I strongly encourage you to bookmark this and come back to it if you start to experience acid reflux/GERD problems.
If you believe my only reason for posting things of this nature on this forum is because you consider me to be a " Band Basher " then you couldn't be more wrong. Instead of becoming defensive about your surgery choice...I ask you to PLEASE consider that I am not " bashing you or your surgery choice. I am only trying to put this information out there for anyone who may be experiencing acid reflux/GERD.
I have no desire to push my surgery preference on pre ops, I just want to help those who may benefit from the experience of many of my groups members.
If you still believe that I am only here to bash you, your surgery choice, or start a surgery war. Then I politely ask you to either, read no further or to challenge me in a way that will benefit all.
Acid reflux, GERD, Heartburn:
This is something that needs to be taken seriously. I'm seeing a lot of reflux issues today which has compelled me to to start a new topic. This is not about scaring the crap out of pre-op or post op bandsters, this is about informing those who may be experiencing these problems and why they need to take them seriously.
I've been doing some digging regarding post op long term lapband related esophageal damage, and it's associated risks to esophageal cancer & Barrett's Esophagus.
A risk factor is something that increases your chances of getting a disease or condition:.
Obesity. A number of studies suggest that obesity contributes to GERD, and it may increase the risk for erosive esophagitis (severe inflammation in the esophagus) in GERD patients. Having a large amount of fat in the abdomen may be the most important risk factor for the development of acid reflux and associated complications such as Barrett's esophagus and cancer of the esophagus, studies indicate. Researchers have also reported that increased BMI is associated with more severe GERD symptoms. Losing weight appears to help reduce GERD symptoms. However, gastric banding surgery to combat obesity may actually increase the risk for, or worsen symptoms of GERD.
www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/introduction-000085_3-145. html
GERD, often known as acid reflux disease, occurs when stomach contents regularly back up into the esophagus. When the stomach acid irritates the esophagus, it often causes heartburn. Some individuals who suffer from GERD develop a condition called Barrett's esophagus, when the lining of the esophagus is damaged by stomach acid, which can also increase the risk of developing esophageal cancer.
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/234982.php
If you believe my only reason for posting things of this nature on this forum is because you consider me to be a " Band Basher " then you couldn't be more wrong. Instead of becoming defensive about your surgery choice...I ask you to PLEASE consider that I am not " bashing you or your surgery choice. I am only trying to put this information out there for anyone who may be experiencing acid reflux/GERD.
I have no desire to push my surgery preference on pre ops, I just want to help those who may benefit from the experience of many of my groups members.
If you still believe that I am only here to bash you, your surgery choice, or start a surgery war. Then I politely ask you to either, read no further or to challenge me in a way that will benefit all.
Acid reflux, GERD, Heartburn:
This is something that needs to be taken seriously. I'm seeing a lot of reflux issues today which has compelled me to to start a new topic. This is not about scaring the crap out of pre-op or post op bandsters, this is about informing those who may be experiencing these problems and why they need to take them seriously.
I've been doing some digging regarding post op long term lapband related esophageal damage, and it's associated risks to esophageal cancer & Barrett's Esophagus.
A risk factor is something that increases your chances of getting a disease or condition:.
Obesity. A number of studies suggest that obesity contributes to GERD, and it may increase the risk for erosive esophagitis (severe inflammation in the esophagus) in GERD patients. Having a large amount of fat in the abdomen may be the most important risk factor for the development of acid reflux and associated complications such as Barrett's esophagus and cancer of the esophagus, studies indicate. Researchers have also reported that increased BMI is associated with more severe GERD symptoms. Losing weight appears to help reduce GERD symptoms. However, gastric banding surgery to combat obesity may actually increase the risk for, or worsen symptoms of GERD.
www.healthcentral.com/acid-reflux/introduction-000085_3-145. html
GERD, often known as acid reflux disease, occurs when stomach contents regularly back up into the esophagus. When the stomach acid irritates the esophagus, it often causes heartburn. Some individuals who suffer from GERD develop a condition called Barrett's esophagus, when the lining of the esophagus is damaged by stomach acid, which can also increase the risk of developing esophageal cancer.
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/234982.php
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