BAnded on 10/28/11....have lost about 35 pounds and then stopped. Haven't lost in four months. I have had had several fills and the last one was in March. All of a sudden I am getting very bad heartburn, especially at night. Has this happened to anyone?

Sorry to tell ya, but you might be to tight now.

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I agree you may be too tight for now, but as for being at a plateau for a while, yes I was stuck at the same weight for 3 months then got off my duff and got a fill, now I'm losing again but remember we all lose at a different pace so don't gauge yourself against others on here. good luck

My surgeon told me it was from eating too much. It has settled now i am being more careful.

Sounds like you are too tight. I am at restriction and my band get's tighter some days; and looser others.

That is generally a sign of a too tight band. Are you able to easily eat solids? Touch base with your surgeon about it, for sure. Meanwhile, try to stop eating late afternoon/early evening. Drink Water in the evening.

My band got tight about 4 months after my last fill. It lasted about 6 weeks. Surgeon has requested an endoscopy. He does not know it has loosened back up. I got very ill since I asked for a slight unfill. Long story.

Anyway, my primary care doc says the endoscope was approved. Going to call my surgeon on Monday to figure out what we are doing.

Hope you feel better soon!

I have this as I am really tight but I also suffer from bad acid reflux pre-surgery. My nurse always has be do 2 days of liquids & mushies. This helps reset my body and the heartburn calms down. I also find as much as I love spicey food I just can't do it as it triggers my heartburn. Banders are not to have spicey food either. I just sometimes crave it. I also take Gelisul when I have heartburn. I chew one immediately & suck on them through out the day as needed. They really help! I would try this before getting an unfill. I too have had huge plateaus as I am close to goal. How many cc's was your last fill? Try breaking your plateau by mixing up your workouts & food routine's. Do you track your food? Sometimes I have gotten to few calories. Stay positive & keep up the great work!

Thank you for all the advice. I thought it may be too tight but wasn't sure since it had been too long since the fill. I have been eating much less and adding a shake or two instead of food. It has Helped. I am going to give it a few days, add more walking and see how it goes. You have no idea how much your comments helped!

Call you clinic to check in and ask for advise. I use my 24/7 nurse line all the time. I can email her anytime.