@Miller,
Endoscopy showed gastritis, H. pylori bacteria and Barret's esophagus. Took an arduous round of antibiotics for the bacteria which was making the gerd worse, changed to Nexium from Protonix. Weight loss has slowed, and am beginning to add thing back into my diet. Doctor will monitor the Barrett's with endoscopies to watch for cell changes. Am feeling better. Thanks for your posting