Heartburn

[LeanMeanFightinMachine 38]

I'm now experiencing heartburn with many foods at this heightened weight. I'm wondering if its a symptom of weight gain or age?

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There is no way we can guess that. Have you been banded? You should really fill out your profile so we can better help.

[LeanMeanFightinMachine 38]

@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?

[Rojasanoll 920]

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.

[sp1587 27]

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.