Is Heartburn Normal After an Adjustment?

No, heartburn is not normal and may indicate that the band has been over adjusted. This is something that needs to be brought to the attention of the clinic as long term blockage may cause stretching of the pouch.

Hello, unfortunately you should never feel heartburn after a lapband placement or adjustment Usually that is a sign that you are too tight and the food isn't going down properly from the gastric pouch above the band into the stomach below the band. This is not safe. You should always be able to eat solid foods by a few days after an adjustment, up to a week at most. I strongly suggest you get some of the fluid from your band removed as soon as possible. Good luck on your weight loss journey. :) more