Heart burn, help!

I had my lap band 5 years ago and it changed my life, I love it!  Lately, I am having terrible heart burn, even when I have liquids.  I am really worried something is wrong with my band and I am loosing weight from not eating.  Nothing wants to go down.  Any suggestions?

 Call your doctor and get in to see him as soon as you can.  Sounds like you might be too tight and you don't want to sty that way for long.

Toni

Have you had a fluoroscopy Xray recently?  Here's some info I found:

Symptoms of slippage

Band slippage can result in a variety of symptoms. The longer you have your band, the easier it will be to identify any unusual reactions to food. Pay attention to the way your body reacts to certain foods and learn what types of foods work best for you, and which ones should be avoided. The following are some of the symptoms that may be triggered by a slipped band.

• Lightheadedness
• Nausea or vomiting. Some patients may be unable to even keep down fluids or may notice blood in their vomit.
• Pain or pressure in the chest or abdominal area, which may intensify if you breathe deeply.
• A sudden onset of reflux (heartburn), especially at night.
• Productive or convulsive burping where small amounts of digested food come back up.
• A persistent night cough.

Acid reflux occurs when the lap band has slipped out of place and is forcing stomach acid up into the esophagus. Acid reflux is a condition that causes symptoms of heartburn and chest discomfort. Some patients with acid reflux may feel symptoms in the throat and develop a dry cough. Patients who have been tolerating solid food without incident and suddenly experience acid reflux may have had a lap band slip.

Read more: Signs of Lap Band Slippage | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/list_5770167_signs-lap-band-slippage.htm l#ixzz1lRVp0WjB

 Hi! I just went through this - the heartburn needs to be addressed soon.  Basically i was eating to much and my pouch became dialated.  If you wait too long to see a doc it could slip.  Anyway, I had the fluro to confirm, went on liquids for 2 weeks and it went back to normal.  I have had the band going on 4 years and this is the only issue I have had.  Hope that helps!

Kathy