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Acid reflux

I have had my band for over 4 yrs. and lost 95 lbs. and very happy with the band. Then about a month ago I started to have the chest pains and Dr. said acid reflux. I have used Nexium and Zegred but I can't sleep at night because of all the acid and coughing. Have to sleep sitting up. Any suggestions?

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Winks

LAP-BAND Patients

I'm just telling you what my book that the Dr. gave me says...When you lay down & start coughing it usually means your band is filled to tight. Now this is when your healthy not sick with say a cold. I'd check with my Dr. Hope you feel better soon :-)

marw

LAP-BAND Patients

I had a lot of acid before my band, then nothing after the band until I also had a bout of it. I know it was releated to stress at work . . .are you more stressed right now? If so, try - really try to find some peace time. For me, once that stressful week and 1/2 ended, I have had no more acid problems. Best wishes.

romey

LAP-BAND Patients

The exact same circumstances apply to me. I too have been out 4 years and I also have acid reflux and it hurts real bad. I going to he docs office on Monday.. Any suggestions anyone? Do I need an adjustment? Can't live with this pain.

Romey

romey

LAP-BAND Patients

I too have acid reflux after 4 years. The pain is terrible. Any suggestions.

Romey

Fooferage

LAP-BAND Patients

Doesn't look like there have been any updates to this for a while, but I was wondering what the indivudals with the acid reflux have been able to do. I'm 6 years out, have extreme acid reflux and I'm unable to have any fill in my band, it is only primed at this time. If I have any fill, I have to sleep sitting up, and I start coughing which prevents me from sleeping. At this time I've made the decision that sleep is more important, but has anyone been able to find a solution. I've tried Prilosec twice a day and this does not help. My Dr. said this is a rare side effect, but has seen this happen before. I want to use the tool I have, but I'm unable to at this time. I don't regret getting the band, I'll lost 80 pounds, but I'm currently very frustrated. Any ideas?

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