heartburn after a fill

[Tamjpjb 1]

Hi everyone,

I haven't been really active on the boards, but I have been lurking and keeping up with everyone over the past year.

I wanted to know if anyone has experienced any heartburn after having a fill. Last week (thursday) I went in for a fill. I had been at 1.9cc and increased only up to 2.1cc. Not a dramatic increase. I didn't feel any different. I could actually eat just as I had before. Didn't even feel like I had gotten any fill. Monday night I began to feel like I had heartburn. It was subtle, but now it seems to be almost constant- to the point that it kept me awake most of last night. Also can't keep very much down..... is this a sign I'm too tight?

Should I be alarmed? :confused2:

[Jachut 487]

I got subtle heartburn for a week or two after each fill. Mainly at night, but not through the night, just after dinner (which is when I'm naturally the tightest).

It worried me a little, I kept a close eye on whether I might be too tight, but it did settle as the fill settled.

If its keeping you awake at night, that's probably not good to let it go, I'd be contacting the doc within a day or two if it doesnt settle down.

otherwise, I'd give it maybe a week or two and see how it goes.

[pchamster 0]

Hi everyone:

Do you also a "regurgitating" feeling too Tami? If so, that might be another indicator that you might be having a problem.

Also, if you have an appointment for a fill, I would take up the issue with the doc (Or his/her assistant) BEFORE they stick that needle in you. It may be an indicator that your band doesn't need a fill, but rather may need to have some saline removed instead.

Not a doc (I wish I was one though - *LOL!*), but I hope this helps....

Cheers