Abstract: A device and method relate to closing a user's gastroesophageal valve to prevent acid reflux from the user's stomach. The device includes a belt having an inner surface and at least one fastener, the belt being sized to fit around an upper abdominal area of the user. A pliable triangular insert contains a gel material, the insert being attachable to the inner surface of the belt and sized to fit over the triangular area between the ribs and directly below the breast bone of the user. The insert conforms to the shape of the user's body and imparts pressure to the upper abdominal area of the user over the user's lower esophagus and gastroesophageal valve when the belt is tightly fastened around the user.