LeanMeanFightinMachine 38 Posted January 23, 2013 I'm now experiencing heartburn with many foods at this heightened weight. I'm wondering if its a symptom of weight gain or age? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703 Posted January 23, 2013 There is no way we can guess that. Have you been banded? You should really fill out your profile so we can better help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeanMeanFightinMachine 38 Posted January 23, 2013 @Missy I wasn't aware there was anymore to add to profile. I signed up on my phone. Where do I go to add it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rojasanoll 920 Posted January 23, 2013 I had a bad hiatal hernia and heartburn prior to being Banded on Aug 6, 2012. The doctor also repaired the hernia during band day. Now and then I take a Tums, usually if I eat too much spice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sp1587 27 Posted January 23, 2013 Again, hard to tell depending on if you've been banded, etc. That being said, I had awful GERD for almost 10 years with daily meds and yearly endoscopies and a few months after being banded I was able to stop the meds. I know for some people the band causes reflux, depending on foods, and I certainly still avoid many of the acidic foods that bothered me before, but you may see relief when you lose weight. I would recommend seeing a gastroenterologist to narrow it down either way. Also, if you have GERD, rather than simple heart burn, you'll want to monitor it as some get scarring in their esophagus. 1 LeanMeanFightinMachine reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites