band slip??

[T&tummy 0]

For about a two weeks I have been experiencing some mild heart burn. I do struggle to eat slow and I can eat a thigh and leg in one meal. Could I have caused my band to slip. Am I consuming to much food in one setting? I don't get stuck or vomit. I have been having great weightloss since increasing my food intake. In short, could my band have slipped and do I need to change anything?

[RestlessMonkey 7]

My doc said band slipping is most often caused by people eating ahead of their post op diet; ie moving on to mushies or beyond when still in liquids phase etc.

And overeating would be more likely to stretch your pouch than cause a slip.

Lastly a slip hurts, or so I've heard.

What you may need if you aren't losing 1-2 pounds a week is another fill.

[marc29 0]

Maybe you've just lost enough weight to where you need another fill. Honestly, I wouldn't take chances. Call your surgeon and let them check just in case it is a slip.

[T&tummy 0]

Thanks guys. I actually have not had any fill yet. Last appointment my doctor said I did not need a fill and we can talk about getting one at my next appointment( May 28). I actually lost 8lbs since last Tuesday. However, I do believe it is time for a fill. Thanks for responding guys.

[fleminld 0]

i got some heartburn for the first time since surgery last week and tums or pepcid didnt seem to make it go away. i think its because my band is at a good restriction and i ate something that didnt agree with my stomach(what i havent figured out). Doc didnt seem concerned cause have'g no probs eating and not throwing up. so he prescribe me some omeprazole . its the same acid control they give for 3 days after surgery. worked really well on make'g the burn go away and have been fine since.

[KimmyQ 0]

I'm wondering if I have a band slip. I got banded Feb 13th, I lost 12 lbs on the liquid phase then only a pound or two since. I have a total of 7cc in my band which was 5 fills & never feel restriction. What's up? I feel totally let down