Question:
What do I do now that I had a dilitation and still have acid reflux?

I am almost 3 months post-op and still have acid reflux. I had it pre-op 2-3 times a week, but now have it daily. Even water sets it off. I had the egd with dilitation 2 weeks ago and it was supposed to help. I have been on Prevacid for the past month, Pepcid before that with no relief. HELP!    — CATHY B. (posted on January 25, 2004)

January 25, 2004
I am glad you asked the question...I am pre-op but have had problems with gerd (reflux) so I am curious to see what others say. Good luck to you and in your journey. Julie
   — Julie M.

January 25, 2004
I had it preop and postop. During my dilation at 4 mos they found an esphogeal ulcer and I was on Aciphex for 8 more weeks. Since then it cleared up. I don't know why or how but it did. I haven't had any acid reflux for 6 months.
   — susanje

January 25, 2004
Did you have RNY? If so, I'd demand they get to the bottom of it. GOOD LUCK! I really feel for you.
   — ZZ S.

January 27, 2004
Call your specialist again, maybe you need different meds, or more! I was prescribed protonix 2x day for 2 months. Normal dosage 1 x day.
   — acluff