hey All. Things have been going really good for me with this band and havnt had any major issues, but I got my 5th fill in March and ever since than I get heartburn just about every day. at first it was just once in a while but now its sometimes 2x a day..its always after I eat or take pills and most things cause the heartburn, I noticed its mostly really dense foods and meat that cause it...and since I am trying to stay more low carb now I get it even more now. It normally goes away after taking tums or zantac but its getting really annoying and uncomfortable. I was to go back for a fill appointment last week but I canceled it because I feel like I am pretty much at my sweet spot..I dont get stuck alot but I am very careful and I dont FEEL like Im too tight...but maybe I am? I never had a heartburn issue before my last fill so I am thnking maybe I am a little too tight...I just dont want to cause an issue with my band or if this heartburn is harmless and just a side effect I have to deal with? Any suggestions or anyone experience this who talked to their doctor?

It definitely sounds like you're too tight and an unfill is in order. I've seen people get relief with a very small amount taken out but reflux seems like one of those things you don't want to mess with in terms of long-term damage/complications.

Thanks. my weight loss has been pretty slow over the past month or two so I guess I assume Im not too tight..I still havnt learned that it doesn't necessarily go hand and hand:) thanks for the advise I have an appoint in August but will try to getin before then. I am thinking it is probably because I need to get just a little out

I would guess maybe a tad of an unfill.

I would be so against getting any out of my band. I am not sure if I am at sweet spot, but close. Like you I have been on a platau for several months. My weight loss is same as yours and I was banded 8/24. Pretty frustrating to hit this wall, but will power thru.

Let us know if you get an unfill.

Hey, I visited your page and you should blog more, I like your blog.

My doc said the 1st sign of band slippage is heartburn. Definitely go in and see them about it.

UGH....I dont want to get an unfill either....I really dont even want to think about band slippage...Im self pay so cant afford another surgery...but I am wondering why I get heartburn so much...guess its to the doctor I go soon...and thanks Bonnie..Iv been bad with my blogging lately but been meaning to give an update !!

I was just banded June 2 and my heartburn is unbearable, Im in so much pain, I have not had a fill, so they say its swollen!

I had it on my last fill, a little to tight ! I was told to go by some Prylosec Or Omeprazole. It worked ! Took it for about a week, and s l o w e l y it started going away, as the band relaxed. One month later, ans I am fine.

Good Health to you, Shirley.

Thanks! I started taking Zantac in the morning and it seems to have kept my heartburn at bay all day so far but going to try prilosec if it keeps up. I have my appt with the doctor Aug 1st so will talk to him about it than as well!