I've been very successful with my band, and have lost most of the weight I need to lose. Lately, I've been experiencing reflux. Has anyone else had this issue? Could there be a complication? Any one who has any information would be helpful

Do you have too much restriction? That can be an indicator of being too tight. Have you had a fill recently? Are you eating different foods??

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I had my last fill on January 4th.... it's been pretty tight, but liquids go down fine, and I can eat, however slowly. It might be too tight, but I love the weight loss. I just wanted to make sure I wasn't doing damage to my stomach. I'm fine if I have a tums (and only one)... I just don't want to have my stomach worn away.

I've been very successful with my band, and have lost most of the weight I need to lose. Lately, I've been experiencing reflux. Has anyone else had this issue? Could there be a complication? Any one who has any information would be helpful

Reflux was the only sign I had that my band had slipped. I'd get in for a check, just to be on the safe side.

I agree with the Doctor. You can also have some problems with your esophogus if you don't get it taken care of. Good luck.

Dr... were you able to eat and drink? If so, I'll call the doctor.

Dr... were you able to eat and drink? If so, I'll call the doctor.

It varies. Sometimes I can eat a horse, sometimes I can't even swallow Water. The reflux got worse and worse, to the point where I couldn't lie down to sleep b/c stomach acid would come up into my mouth. So I finally had it checked out, and the band had slipped. I'm scheduled for surgery on Feb 27 for band replacement.