Reflux 8 months after surgery

[annielkd 0]

I've been very successful with my band, and have lost most of the weight I need to lose. Lately, I've been experiencing reflux. Has anyone else had this issue? Could there be a complication? Any one who has any information would be helpful

[travelgirl 3]

Do you have too much restriction? That can be an indicator of being too tight. Have you had a fill recently? Are you eating different foods??

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[annielkd 0]

I had my last fill on January 4th.... it's been pretty tight, but liquids go down fine, and I can eat, however slowly. It might be too tight, but I love the weight loss. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't doing damage to my stomach. I'm fine if I have a tums (and only one)... I just don't want to have my stomach worn away.

[drkel 0]

I've been very successful with my band, and have lost most of the weight I need to lose. Lately, I've been experiencing reflux. Has anyone else had this issue? Could there be a complication? Any one who has any information would be helpful

Reflux was the only sign I had that my band had slipped. I'd get in for a check, just to be on the safe side.

[juliegeraci 7]

I agree with the Doctor. You can also have some problems with your esophogus if you don't get it taken care of. Good luck.

[annielkd 0]

Dr... were you able to eat and drink? If so, I'll call the doctor.

[drkel 0]

Dr... were you able to eat and drink? If so, I'll call the doctor.

It varies. Sometimes I can eat a horse, sometimes I can't even swallow Water. The reflux got worse and worse, to the point where I couldn't lie down to sleep b/c stomach acid would come up into my mouth. So I finally had it checked out, and the band had slipped. I'm scheduled for surgery on Feb 27 for band replacement.