Guest guest Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 I went to see my doctor today (not my banding doctor but my general practitioner) who has prescribed mepradec - apparently this medication shuts off production of stomach acid (or reduce it) for the difficult symptoms I have been experiencing - such as the burning sensation in my chest, I have to shift around when I'm sitting or laying because it starts to get uncomfortable in one position as well as suffering a dry tickly cough and heart palpitations Does anybody know how you can digest food without stomach acid? The good news is that my doctor also said that if there were problems with my band then the NHS would take over the care - which is great news, he rolled his eyes in exasperation when I told him that despite being told that my gastric band " package " included a lifetime care element after two years post-op I am now expected to pay £50 ($70-80) per visit. It is nice to live in a country with a National Health Service! All the best to all of you Sheree .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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