After losing 100 pounds in 2 years with the band, I had a lodging situation where they drained some of the Fluid to loosen it up. I didn't chew something good enough. I waited 2 months too get it filled again and in the meantime gained back 15 pounds.(Not Happy) But during this time I also quit smoking and this gain was over the holiday's which isn't the easiest time of year. I went in Monday and got filled almost to where I was before my lodging issue and it seemed a little tighter. Maybe I just needed to get used to it being that snug again. The first day started out with Soups and liquids and the first night I had very bad heartburn through the night. Second day I had yogurt for Breakfast and Soup for lunch. For dinner I tried a solid and cut up some of our Christmas ham into tiny pieces. Went down fine with no issues. Overnight again I had very bad heartburn. It woke me up every hour coughing and burning.

I don't want to have to go through a drain again but I will definitely ask for meds for the acid reflux.

I just wanted to say that I've had success and lost 100 pounds. I have another 40 to go to reach my goal.

It is very common to find that after being emptied, the original amount of saline has a different effect. It may, as you say, be resolved with meds but heartburn and reflux are among the most common symptoms of being too tight. I have twice had tiny amounts removed (just 0.1cc) to relieve reflux nowhere near as bad as you describe. Both times, it was JUST the mild night time reflux, in the day I could eat without problem. Both times removing saline sorted it out.

Just following up...I had 0.7cc removed initially from the lodging issue I had. They put back 0.7cc which is where I had the heartburn and reflux issues. I went back and they removed 0.6 cc and that was much better. When they checked me on the scope the Fluid was barely getting through. Yikes!! I ended up losing 10 pounds in 2 days. Now I'm back on track. Got me back in control. No longer have the acid issues.

I love my surgeons idea. If solids are difficult go back to liquids for a week or two. You won't die and three to four protein drinks a day for a week or two should smooth out those issues.