Help Please, question...

[jennygirl37 47]

I am having a bit of a rough time and need some input. I had an adjustment to my band in December. Doctor added a .25cc. Everything seemed fine for a few weeks. However, over the past week or so my band seems soooo tight. I am having trouble eating all foods and I have horrible heartburn. So much that I can't sleep. I have been taking antacids, but that doesn't help much. Tomorrow I am going back in for a small unfill. My question is....why did my adjustment start out fine and then eventually get so much tighter? Has anyone else had trouble with this? Is this normal/abnormal? Could it be an indication of a bigger problem?

Thanks so much for your input!!

Jen

[MandaMom23 684]

It can take awhile for a fill to settle. Hopefully, a small unfill will do the trick! Make sure to address all your concerns with your doctor! Take care!

PS...I just noticed we have the same surgeon

[jennygirl37 47]

It can take awhile for a fill to settle. Hopefully, a small unfill will do the trick! Make sure to address all your concerns with your doctor! Take care!

PS...I just noticed we have the same surgeon

I had the fill on Dec. 5th, so its been awhile. Of course, I worry about a bigger problem like a band slip. I have had many fills and never had heartburn like this. Hopefully get some answers tomorrow. But I will worry all day today. That is awesome we have the same surgeon!!

[AnnetteT 77]

I also had an adjustment in December and I didn't feel any difference until last week. Mine always take at least 2 weeks to a month before i can tell. I received .1 and as of Friday I feel like I'm back in the green zone. Good luck! If you feel like you're too tight definitely let your doctor know.

[MandaMom23 684]

I had the fill on Dec. 5th, so its been awhile. Of course, I worry about a bigger problem like a band slip. I have had many fills and never had heartburn like this. Hopefully get some answers tomorrow. But I will worry all day today. That is awesome we have the same surgeon!!

Please keep us updated on what he has to say tomorrow.

[steph2012 252]

For some people, it can take up to a month to feel the effects of a fill. It has always taken a minimum of 2 weeks for me.

Inability to tolerate food and heartburn is a definite sign that you are too tight. Your doc/surgeon will likely suggest a small unfill.