Severe heartburn, need advice

choldren · October 31, 2005

I never had heartburn before my band and not after until the last 4-5 days. I was banded in late Aug. 2005. I had a very bad PB experience a week ago so it makes me think my heartburn must have something to do with the PB. I never knew heartburn hurts as much as it does. When I first got it I thought I was having a heart attack, scared the bejeevers out of me! At first it was just after eating dinner (soup the first time). Now it seems like everything I eat goes straight to heartburn. I have swallowed Malox, cimetidine, Rolaids, just about anything I could find in hopes of getting rid of this monster in my chest. I had a fill in early Oct. but it was only .6cc's so it couldn't be that my band is too tight. This is driving me crazy, not to mention how uncomfortable it is, so if anyone could shed any light on this for me, I would appreciate it.

MeganA · October 31, 2005

Anytime there is SEVERE heartburn, I'd suggest you get it checked out by your doctor- TODAY. ASAP.

Bad news- you could have slipped your band with the pb.

Good news- it could just be you irritated the heck out of your stomach (I did this once) and a little Priolosec or Nexium and you'll be as good as new in no time.

Keep us posted and don't panic...you'll be ok.

Megan

tomorrowsdream · November 1, 2005

You may have developed a small ulcer and it can be fixed easily with a prescribed antacid. I have taken one for years and will continue taking it even though my ulcer has healed. Maybe the stress of waiting for your surgery and all the paper work has just stressed you out (leading cause of ulcers) along with caffeine, nicotine and alcohol. I would back off any of those if you are using them in any way. Good Luck.