Im almost 7 months post lapband surgery, went for a normal follow up/fill. I stated i has been experiencing heartburn, so no fill was done and now i need to schedule an upper GI. Even though i take omeprazole every am which helps, i still need this done. Im so worried, what if my band is slipping? Failing? Idk what to do now....HELP!!!!!

My heartburn is not to where i burp and it burns my throat, sometimes i just eat too much and then i cant pass the air, feels like its stuck in my back, taking a pill helps the situation, or even a gas x strip helps. Is this a sign of slippage??!!!!

@@PSRS520 try not to think the worst. Go for the upper GI and let them check it out for you. Perhaps you are a bit too full or your stoma is irritated from the acid.

For now if you can try sticking to some liquids and/or soft foods and give the stoma a chance to heal if it's irritated and perhaps the swelling will go down and you will feel better.

It's always good to have the upper GI though and they can get a really clear picture of what's going on. I had one when I switched Dr.'s and I was happy that they didn't find anything wrong with my band or my insides

Let us know how your doing.

I wouldnt worry too much about it. I just had to have one on Wed last week. Its basically so they can see how fluids are passing from your mouth to your stomach. While being able to watch the Fluid as it goes down they will have a better way of evaluating if you have too much fluid and if your esophagus is working properly. Feel free to email me if you want. good151@comcast.net