Bad heartburn causing me heartache :(

[Lapbandster 496]

So about two weeks ago I started having heartburn. Nothing too major, no reflux, no gagging or night cough.

I emailed my doctor thinking it wouldn't be a huge big deal but he freaked me out saying he MUST see me today for an unfill. I dropped everything and ran (actually drove 45 mins, but wtvr!)

He put the syringe into my port and had me sit up and drink a glass of Water. As I drank, some Fluid spritzed out of the band into the syringe (Only a few droplets)

He was satisfied with that and told me everything was fine. On the way home I started feeling some heartburn and called him. He said not to worry because it's just lingering irritation.

Fast forward two weeks, and i'm still struggling with the heartburn. I emailed him yesterday and he wants to see me tomorrow for a total unfill and possibly get an x-ray on Friday.

I have no issues keeping down fluids or any food (unless of course I eat like a pig without chewing properly and taking big bites) which is why I don't think I'm too tight.

So I fear a slip....!!

Has anyone ever had a similar story/struggle? I would love to hear, cuz i'm really lost. Of course i'm fearing the worst, and probably overreacting but my surgeon did sound nervous and asked me to come in urgently...

[Cazzy 725]

So sorry to hear you are having these problems, i feared a slip after my last surgery as i got tighter and tighter post op but some Fluid was removed and that cured it, I had some form of reflux too, dont stress till u know what the problem is, the band may not have slipped, it could just be a dilated pouch, and if it has slipped it may only be a small one, remedied by an unfill for a while. The urgency comes mainly from not letting the siituation continue for too long, not that its life threatening so a hurdle yes,but often easily overcome

Good luck let us know how things go !

[Lapbandster 496]

Thanks Cazzy!

I appreciate the response! I just went in for an unfill and still feel some discomfort (less than before) but I am hoping it's just lingering irritation and not a major problem!

(fingers crossed)