i was banded october 2011, after surgery i never had heartburn or nausea. i have never thrown up either and still gavent. i was recently having gallattacks and i had my gallbladder removed two days ago. i am filled. i dont have nausea i can walk around well. no food restriction as far as my band is concerned but i have heartburn. no reflux coming up or vomitting just a heartburn feeling. anyone else experince this and have any advice for me. please let me know. its usually in the mornings and i take some tums but it takes a while to work. anything will help.