Lap band pain

[ali24west 0]

I had my lapband fitted 13 months ago and to date I have lost about 40 pounds. It is a 14ml band and I now have 9.75ml of Fluid in it. I have good restriction....which has taken a long time to get to.

Over the last few days I am experiencing an acid like burning sensation (pain is too strong a word). Any ideas what this is???

Ali:mellow:

[shortgal 5]

Did this start after the last fill? Sounds like reflux, which can happen with a fill that is too tight, and you might have just a little too much fill.

If that's the case, a slight unfill usually helps.

[juliegeraci 7]

Sounds like reflux. There are only 2 cures. Mediction and a slight unfill.

[ali24west 0]

I had my last fill on 14th Feb and the band does seem a little looser over the last 2 weeks - maybe the swelling has gone down. It was my bithday weekend so I did drink a little too much red wine. I will stick to plain foods and lots of Water and see how it goes.

Thanks :thumbup:

[drkel 0]

Call your doctor right away! The horrible burning sensation in my chest and the acid reflux were the only symptoms I had that my band had slipped.