I have been banded for about 6 weeks. I have been suffering from acid reflu since I started on solid foods about 3 weeks ago. I did have acid reflux over 3 years ago when I was pregnant, never had it again, until recently. I posted a thread last week about having a complete unfill and the PA I saw mentioning band slippage. For about 5 days after the unfill the reflux did go away, then all of a sudden it came right back full force after I drank a small cup of milk. I've emailed with my surgeon, he doesn't seem to concerned that my band has slipped because I have no other symptoms.

Is it possible that this is just a part of being of banded for me? Is there any way to make the acid reflux go away? I like the band, but this reflux is making me miserable. I can't eat a whole lot at meals, not because I have restriction, but because the acid reflux is so bad.

Any advice?

Thanks in advance.

Karyn

Hey there

My doc said that reflux is when your band is too full. However that doesn't seem to make sense if you have it when you're totally empty! Maybe you should get something for the reflux - like Losec.

Are you completely unfilled? If you get reflux without a fill, you're going to have real problems if you get a fill.

Ask your doctor for a prescription for Nexium of one of the other acid reducers.

Ask your doctor. Acid reflux is never "normal" and if left untreated can erode your esophagus, among other things.

Restless monkey is right. You should tell your doctor because acid reflux with an unfilled band is not a good thing. You can't stay that way or you are at risk for a whole bunch of problems.

I put a call into the doctor this morning, didn't receive a call back so I went in to the office. The PA was able to see me right then. She figured she should try to take out Fluid one more time just in case there was some that didn't come out the last time, she was able to take out 1cc. I also got a prescription and am scheduled for an upper GI next Tues. Hopefully it comes back normal and that last cc was what was causing the reflux.

Thanks for the responses

Karyn