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A member asked:

If i am having surgery next week for my reflux (fundoplication), should i expect to lose weight?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

No: Reflux surgery is to decrease acid reflux, not for weight reduction.

Dr Harrington agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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