Acid reflux, also known as gastroesophageal reflux disease, is injury to the esophagus caused by chronic exposure to stomach acid. It is a serious disease that can cause esophagitis, Barrett’s esophagus, and esophageal cancer (adenocarcinoma).8

  • 98% of patients who had gastric bypass surgery experienced complete resolution of acid reflux/GERD.4
  • 32.3% of patients who had gastric banding surgery experienced complete resolution of acid reflux/GERD.4