Don't know what to believe.

sweetpea91949
on 4/2/08 9:01 am - Cokato, MN

I am researching the lap band surgery and I had talked to a friend from Michigan that had her surgery awhile ago. I am not sure what kind of surgery she had but it wasn't the lap band. She was telling me that the doctor won't do the surgery if I have acid reflux. Well I have acid refulx but I am taking a medicine to control it. Has anyone had the lap band surgery and had acid refulx? Does the lap band surgery make it worse? Will my current acid medication take care of that? I do have a list of questions ready for the first meeting. Thanks!

PamelaK
on 4/2/08 9:41 am - Osceola, WI

RNY on 06/18/07

Hi sweetpea! Don't know what to tell you other than to talk with your surgeon about it. From what I understood though, WLS is suppose to help acid reflux, so....... Well, when you find out, please let us know what he/she says. Thanks!

Pam

sweetpea91949
on 4/2/08 9:56 am - Cokato, MN

Thanks Pam. I appreciate your response. Take care

(deactivated member)
on 4/2/08 9:50 am - Clear Lake, MN

RNY on 01/03/08

I also thought it helped it.

Talk to your Doctor. Sorry I'm no help. Kelly

sweetpea91949
on 4/2/08 9:57 am - Cokato, MN

Hey Kel, Thanks for your reply. There is sooooo much to check into and consider during all this. Ugh, hope I have what it takes. Hugs!!!!

Shannin
on 4/2/08 9:50 am - Eden Prairie, MN

RNY on 10/05/05

I had GERD/acid reflux and Park Nic performed the RNY surgery for me. If anything, it cured the acid reflux. I still have to take Prilosec for an ulcer but I virtually have no heartburn anymore. Good luck.

Shannin
336>162>170 Below GOAL!!

"Every now and then, somewhere, someplace, sometime, you are going to have to plant your feet, stand firm, and make a point about who you ar and what you believe in. When that times comes you simply have to do it" ~Pat Riley

PamelaK
on 4/2/08 10:04 am - Osceola, WI

RNY on 06/18/07

HIJACK Shannin....you're home? I hope you are doing well. Maybe someone posted, I'm working my way down. Take care of you!

Pam

CheriLynn
on 4/2/08 11:04 am - Paynesville, MN

RNY on 04/25/08

Sistaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

From what I have read and learned WLS will help, the lap banders may still experience it because they still have the tummy acids and such attached, RNYers usually find major improvement or completely cured of the symptoms.

The nurse at the information session at PNC will be able to answer =)

Huggles and Muchooo Love!

5'2" - High Weight=224 / Current=145 / My Goal= 130

Believe in Miracles...

Jean B.
on 4/2/08 11:25 pm - St. Paul, MN

Lap Band on 10/23/06

I have the band, but I never had acid reflux. I do know of others though who had reflux and the band has helped with that. Have you posted on the main lap band board of OH? You might get some answers there. Jean B.

267/237/171/149 1st nurse's visit/surgery/current/goal
down 66 lbs. since surgery; 96 lbs. total