Hi, I was banded in Jan 2007 and have lost only 5 kg in the 2 years since. I have recently had my 7th band fill and have started to experience reflux and heart burn. I have had trouble keeping foods down at times and can only cope with foods with a soup consistency. Anybody have any suggestions as to what it could be. I would really appreciate the help.

Your band is too tight. At least, that's what we're taught. You should be able to eat SMALL bites well chewed of just about any food. If not; you're too tight. Why do you think you've only lost 5 kg (11 pounds I think) in all this time? Have you been exercising? making healthy choices? avoiding the "slider" type foods that go down easy? I think you need to maybe get some saline removed and review what you need to do to use the band; it's just a tool, doesn't sound to me like it's been working, or that you've been working it....?

but you are suffering and can hurt yourself (esophageal problems etc) if you let this go on for long.

What are "slider foods?" Ive heard the term used a couple times... thanks

What are "slider foods?" Ive heard the term used a couple times... thanks

Slider foods are foods that are perhaps inappropriate for weight loss (cookies, milkshakes, mashed potatoes with butter and gravy) but that "slide" through the band easily. This becomes important if someone has too much restriction or fill in the band...because then the tendency is to pick slider foods rather than the healthy ones.

Thanks for the advice RM, I will consult my doctor re taking out some saline and yes I have been living on slider consistency foods, but have tried to make good choices with these. Guess I have become disheartened by it all,nd thought the band fills would be a quick fix. Will need to start all over again and make "the tool" work for me

Good luck! It's a process, getting the fill level "just right". But when it is at the correct spot, it works marvelously! Don't give up! :tongue_smilie: