10 mnths out-heartburn!!

[Nicole74 4]

hey All. Things have been going really good for me with this band and havnt had any major issues, but I got my 5th fill in March and ever since than I get heartburn just about every day. at first it was just once in a while but now its sometimes 2x a day..its always after I eat or take pills and most things cause the heartburn, I noticed its mostly really dense foods and meat that cause it...and since I am trying to stay more low carb now I get it even more now. It normally goes away after taking tums or zantac but its getting really annoying and uncomfortable. I was to go back for a fill appointment last week but I canceled it because I feel like I am pretty much at my sweet spot..I dont get stuck alot but I am very careful and I dont FEEL like Im too tight...but maybe I am? I never had a heartburn issue before my last fill so I am thnking maybe I am a little too tight...I just dont want to cause an issue with my band or if this heartburn is harmless and just a side effect I have to deal with? Any suggestions or anyone experience this who talked to their doctor?

[stateofzen 46]

It definitely sounds like you're too tight and an unfill is in order. I've seen people get relief with a very small amount taken out but reflux seems like one of those things you don't want to mess with in terms of long-term damage/complications.

[Nicole74 4]

Thanks. my weight loss has been pretty slow over the past month or two so I guess I assume Im not too tight..I still havnt learned that it doesn't necessarily go hand and hand:) thanks for the advise I have an appoint in August but will try to getin before then. I am thinking it is probably because I need to get just a little out

[bonnie51 4]

I would guess maybe a tad of an unfill.

I would be so against getting any out of my band. I am not sure if I am at sweet spot, but close. Like you I have been on a platau for several months. My weight loss is same as yours and I was banded 8/24. Pretty frustrating to hit this wall, but will power thru.

Let us know if you get an unfill.

Hey, I visited your page and you should blog more, I like your blog.

[LVGirl 4]

My doc said the 1st sign of band slippage is heartburn. Definitely go in and see them about it.

[Nicole74 4]

UGH....I dont want to get an unfill either....I really dont even want to think about band slippage...Im self pay so cant afford another surgery...but I am wondering why I get heartburn so much...guess its to the doctor I go soon...and thanks Bonnie..Iv been bad with my blogging lately but been meaning to give an update !!

[savdbyegrace 0]

I was just banded June 2 and my heartburn is unbearable, Im in so much pain, I have not had a fill, so they say its swollen!

[54Shirley 105]

I had it on my last fill, a little to tight ! I was told to go by some Prylosec Or Omeprazole. It worked ! Took it for about a week, and s l o w e l y it started going away, as the band relaxed. One month later, ans I am fine.

Good Health to you, Shirley.

[Nicole74 4]

Thanks! I started taking Zantac in the morning and it seems to have kept my heartburn at bay all day so far but going to try prilosec if it keeps up. I have my appt with the doctor Aug 1st so will talk to him about it than as well!