Ever since gaining these 25lbs in the past 20 months, I have had problems with both GERD and bloating off and on. The past week, the bloating has been more on than off.

I truly believe the bloating is also a bit of the reason I haven't lost any weight this weak and of course the inches haven't gone.

Fiance and I have done some serious research and we both agree....I really need to buckle down and address these two things. Can GERD have anything to do with the bloating or vice versa?

The only thing I don't get is the HEARTBURN associated with GERD. I have difficulty in swallowing, this vague constrictive feeling behind my Adam's apple and when certain foods approach my mouth or touch my tongue..my tonsils get like a little tasar zap of OW!!!

We are playing around with some food ideas that will, I hope quell some of the discomfort of both circumstances.

Now losing weight isn't just about aesthetics but helping me to feel better. Ever since the weight gain...I haven't felt right. Looking bad is one thing...but feeling bad complicates the issue and saddens me to no end.

Anybody else out there with bloating and/or GERD problems? Just curious.

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