I had a hiatal hernia repaired along with my band 5 years ago too. I just learned 2 weeks ago that my hernia repair is "rock solid" according to my revision surgeon who took a look at it. So I'd be a bit surprised if yours was coming undone due to the coincidental timing. I'd be more suspicious that emptying your band changed the internal environment in your stomach and for whatever reason, acid that wasn't making it up before (maybe it wasn't strong enough to make it past the tight band?) is surfacing now. 

Please pursue this with your PCP or band doctor because the reflux is a symptom of something and needs to be treated or controlled. Best case, it's just normal but worst case it could be a band complication.

Some Docs refuse to listen.....I hate to tell them, but numbers do not lie!!!!! AND, patients know their bodies!

I have been looking over the Band board for a few days, and one thing I have noticed is that there is very little traffic these days.  I want to congratulate each and every single person who are experiencing success.  That is awesome.  For those not so lucky, please take it easy on yourself.  I had such high hopes, and tried so hard.  Unfortunately my band was very fickle, and stayed too tight most of the time.  I never found the sweet spot, no matter how hard I tried.  I guess I am saying....if youre successful, keep on keeping on....if you struggle, please don't blame yourself....you are so worthy of love. Hang in there, and know you are not alone.

Hugs,

CJ

Thanks

Thanks, still weighing my options. I feel sure it will not be the band. I have yet to see the doctor. I had lab work, EKG and pulmonary studies done. Recommend I see cardiologist for problem one kg. I have put a stop to everything until I see my family doctor on the 24th of April.  Will do more research until then.