reflux after 3 years banded

Has anyone else had reflux problem after 3 years of being banded?

I have occasional reflux but usually only when I eat too late at night or irritate my esophagus from eating spicy or acidic foods.  Slight reflux showed on my last upper GI but not too concerning.  I take generic Omexyprole and that helps a lot.

You should always check with your surgeon though... it can be a sign of being too tight or other issues.

Best~
Lisa O.

I started having bad reflux after about 19 months out and it turned out my band had slipped.  I would definitely check with your doc, maybe you can get an upper GI done just to make sure all is well. 

so with your slip were you able to get anything down? 
Thanks
kathy

For a few months, before I knew I had a slip, I would sporatically not be able to eat or drink.  I would have days tha****er was making me slime and PB.  I had sleepless nights of reflux and choking. 

Then I would have days and nights where things were pretty normal, so I would think that my band was fine. 

K, this is making me scared becuase this is exactly what I am experiencing.  Today water wont even work.  Im getting so frustrated!  I cant leave work so cant go until the am to get an unfill.  Thanks so much for the advice or experience.  Its nice to know its not all in your head!
Thanks!
Kathy

Kathy, so sorry to hear you are going through this.  It stinks!!!

I agree please see your surgeon. I had no problems until about 2 1/2 -3 yrs out and then I kept getting tighter for no apparent reason, no fills or anything. I had a 1 cc unfill twice in 1 year and finally 2 months ago I had it completely emptied to stop the tightness. Now I did this mainly because I don't have bariatric insurance coverage anymore and can't afford to pay for fills and unfills. If you have coverage you may want to try filling and unfilling to get to a more comfortsble spot but there are many of us that get this after a few years. Good luck and what ever you do don't stay too tight for too long it can cause damage.

You may have a slip and don't be surprised if it doesn't show up on the tests they perform. Can you give us some more information on this.

I had a unfil and I am having no more problems, but I can eat too much. I can't go back for 4 weeks to get more back in. i think it tightened on its own, now i need another fill. I have lost 105lbs, but today i was able to eat a whole hamburger bread and all YIKES!