Post Lap Band Acid Reflux? HELP!!

[Angelswlkwme 0]

:confused:Hi my name is Andrea, and I am new to this and just wanted to say I had my lap band surgery on 6/9/08 and had been doing really well. I went in for my 3rd fill on 1/10/09 and at that time I had lost 81lbs. But I noticed shortly after my last fill that I started having alot of acid reflux, somedays are worse than others, it's only kept me awake a couple of times, and pepcid otc worked for me. For the most part it happens generally throughout the day, I am going in for another fill on 3/30/09 and I know I have lost more, but I am afraid the dr. will take out Fluid inplace of a fill. I do notice the acid reflux more with spicy foods or eating to much, and especially if I drink alcohol. I don't want it to get worse, has anyone experienced this problem with the band?. Any suggestions?

[dinobo2 1]

Yes, I was to tight. had to get some out. There’s a very thin line of to tight for me because she only took a very little out. Now I can eat with very little restriction. It’s get the acid and have trouble eating & drinking or have little restriction. Difficult situation.

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Tell your doctor your symptoms and when you get them. He may do an unfill, or he may prescribe a medicine, or he may tell you to change your diet. He's the pro; get some help from him!

and congrats on your losses so far!