Flashover

Almost EVERY single night I wake up choking with acid. I have not had a fill since March, 07. I am taking Protonix for the acid but still wake up each night choking from the acid. Then I spend the next 1-2 hours coughing and trying to get back to sleep. Any suggestions? I have a hard time believing that I am "too full" in the band. I have had this fill for over 5 months. I have started sleeping in the recliner after an acid choking episode so I don't keep my wife up. There has to be something I can do. I am reluctant to go back to the surgeon because my insurance does not cover visits after one year (Surgery 4-06). Each time the surgeon sees me I get a bill for $130.00 Does anybody out there have this problem? Please respond. Thank you.

Almost EVERY single night I wake up choking with acid. I have not had a fill since March, 07. I am taking Protonix for the acid but still wake up each night choking from the acid. Then I spend the next 1-2 hours coughing and trying to get back to sleep. Any suggestions? I have a hard time believing that I am "too full" in the band. I have had this fill for over 5 months. I have started sleeping in the recliner after an acid choking episode so I don't keep my wife up. There has to be something I can do. I did end up with pneumonia and was in the hospital 4 days. I believe now it may have been from choking on the acid. I am reluctant to go back to the surgeon because my insurance does not cover visits after one year (Surgery 4-06). Each time the surgeon sees me I get a bill for $130.00 Does anybody out there have this problem? Please respond. Thank you.

Almost EVERY single night I wake up choking with acid. I have not had a fill since March, 07. I am taking Protonix for the acid but still wake up each night choking from the acid. Then I spend the next 1-2 hours coughing and trying to get back to sleep. Any suggestions? I have a hard time believing that I am "too full" in the band. I have had this fill for over 5 months. I have started sleeping in the recliner after an acid choking episode so I don't keep my wife up. There has to be something I can do. I am reluctant to go back to the surgeon because my insurance does not cover visits after one year (Surgery 4-06). Each time the surgeon sees me I get a bill for $130.00 Does anybody out there have this problem? Please respond. Thank you.

This is a GREAT idea! Currently wearing a 3xl in shirts/sweaters but looking for 2xl and maybe even some xl. Any help from the guys out there? Any help would be appreciated. banded: 04/10/06 398lbs current weight: 319lbs 79 lbs lost 8.5cc/10cc band:)

DonnaB, I have to tell you, you have had some great ideas! After reading your last post to me, I went online and researched the Isopure Protein drink with No Carbs. I found them in a local store and sent my wife out for some. After sipping on the blue raspberry for the last couple hours I am starting to feel better again. We bought three bottles at $3.89 a bottle, not cheap but a lot better than drinking those darn Protein shakes. I couldn't even bear the smell of them anymore. It feels good knowing I am getting a good daily supply of protein from the liquid Isopure. Great suggestioin! Flashover:nervous

I feel nausated. The last couple days I have been able to eat only half of what I am supposed to pre-op. I am not hungry at all. I force the Protein drink down (sips). Feel very tired. Extremely tired. I just took a three hour nap after church and feel like I could have stayed the rest of the night. Any thoughts? :eek: Flashover

Hi Everyone- Just heard back from the RD about my lack of energy and lack luster energy. I am not taking in enough Protein and with the amount of walking I am doing 1.2 to 1.6 miles a day, I need to get at least 60 grams of protein. I have only been getting about 40 a day for the last few days. The RD suggested replacing the Protein shake with Carnation Instant Breakfast shake. Different taste and texture. Should help some. I sure appreciate this forum. You guys are great! 1 week post op today! ONLY 1 more week of full fluids! Then MUSHIES!!! Flashover

Thanks Kathy. I am 1 week post op today. Surgery was 4-10-06. I am eating 1 Protein drinks for Breakfast and 1 for lunch, a bowl of broth for dinner and 1 Protein Drink at night. I have almost no energy, I want to sleep most of the afternoon. At night, when it is time to drink that last protein drink, I start to get sick thinking about it. I have a hard time finishing the broth. No desire to eat at all during the day. By the way, I did go get the Aloe Vera juice and have been drinking that for a couple days. Certainly something you have to get used to. I drink about 3-4 ounces a day. Unique taste. Any other suggestions? Thanks, Flashover

I am post-op two days now and the Loretab the Dr. sent me home with doesn't seem to be helping. I have been doing the walking and breathing exercises like I was directed. Seems to be a pain that rests right at the bottom of my diaphram and moves to my port site. Any suggestions? Anybody "Been there, done that?"

Hi Everyone. Thank you for the responses/suggestions. I am sleeping better but still have difficulty getting up/down from chairs and in/out of bed. I am walking more though. Got in 1 mile yesterday. Hope to get a little more today. I does help with the gas a little but the best thing I have found so far is the suggestion from DonnaB, about leaning over the side of the bed with arms on forehead. Helps almost every time. :uwelcome: Keep it up. Good to hear from all of you. Flashover

Hi DonnaB- Thank you for your helpful information. It feels like I am going to rip out my stitches when I bend over the bed though. I will keep working at it though. Thanks again. Flash

Molly- Good to make the journey with you through this forum. I am doing a little better today. I made it a total of 1/2 mile today (several trips). I slept for 2 hours today for a nap. My chin is up Molly! Keep yours up too! Flash

Hi Everyone. What was the name of the other blender you got from Walmart? I know it isnt the magic bullet because those are about $60.00 Any ideas? Thank you all. Love reading and getting new ideas from all of you. Sincerely, Flashover 2 days post-op

Brenda- Not only do you deserve better, you demand better! Shame on that doctor. I know you are doing fine now but another fill dr. would be my suggestion. Thanks for sharing with us. Flashover

Thank you Ethansgrandma. I am dealing a little better with the pain. I have a great support network here with my wife. I started feeling flush and when she took my temp I was 100.9. I took the Lortab and was feeling better the next time she checked me. Good to talk to you and thanks for the support. I can't wait to say I am 3 1/2 weeks post-op Flashover

WaterLily- How are you doing. I know you were banded today. I came home from the hospital today. I was banded on 4/10. Let me know how you are feeling and how you are coping. I am starting my 2 week post-op liquid diet. Hope you are well.

I have my surgery tomorrow, (4/10/06). I see you are the day after me. I hope you do well. I will check in with you when you get back from surgery and we can compare notes. Good luck!

Hi- New to the site. Getting banded on 4-10-06. Pretty nervous but excited. Great forum. Question-- What were some of the pre-op meals or diets other banders were on before surgery? I am on the liquid diet for 2 weeks and having some troubles staying faithful. REALLY craving salt. Any ideas? Thanks

Having surgery on 4-10-06 with Dr. Baker from MMPC - Centers for Health Excellence. Has anybody had him for surgery before? Any questions you think I should ask him before surgery? Any replies are appreciated!

Almost everybody that I have talked to has had to do some kind of pre-op diet. Most do so to shrink their liver for the surgery. It makes it easier for the doctor to perform it without doing the "open" surgery. I will let you know how the weigh in goes tomorrow. Talk to you then.

Thank you for your time and response. I am getting a little nervous. Tomorrow in my weigh-in to see how much I have lost after 9 days of being on the pre-op diet. Wish me luck!