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my wife had a baby 5 months ago and shes starting to get adjusted again, now she seems to battle really bad heartburn. she didn't have heartburn prior to getting pregnant or after the first adjustment. it was after her 3rd that put her back up to 7.5cc

we will be asking the doctor on her next visit,

we're just wondering if anyone else may have gone through this.

Any comments would be appreciated.

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I experienced bad reflux when I was filled too tight. Tums and Mylanta didn't even begin to touch it lol. A small unfill of 0.1cc took the pain away instantly, but I do realize each person/band is different.

How is her current restriction level? Does the heartburn happen at any one time of the day, or is it a constant thing?

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Big Dog, I recall hearing other stories about banded women having this sort of trouble post-partum. I'd suggest taking it reeeeeaaaallllllyyyy slowly; her body has been through a lot in the last year. Maybe it's just not ready to re-accommodate a high level of restriction. If she's having heartburn and reflux, that's her body's way of telling her she's too tight.

Get a small downward adjustment and then WAIT. See how things go over a period of months. Then if necessary, add a little more. A VERY little more. Childbirth changes a lot in a body, and caution is indicated. She wants to keep her band over the long, long run and there's no reason to hurry now.

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