Okay, I posted this on the reflux poll but wasn't getting any responses so I thought I'd ask it in a new thread:

I just recently started to have reflux again. I had 1 cc put in the other day for the first time. The nurse didn't want to put in the "rest" because of my reflux.

I can eat quite a bit, about 2 cups, so I'm not too tight. The doctor and nurses were perplexed that I'm having it all of a sudden. I didn't have any reflux the first 4 weeks after my surgery. I don't understand. The doc said I didn't have any hernias. Could I have an ulcer? Anyone have any ideas?

Hi

I never had reflux before the band and I started having it after a fill. I have since had 8 fills and recently went on medication for it. I have been symptom free completely since starting the medication. Maybe you should speak to your Dr about it.

Did you start getting the reflux BEFORE or AFTER your 1cc fill? Sounds like before. Maybe, paradoxically, it would help for you to get MORE restriction. Sometimes reflux is caused by a too-tight band, but sometimes people's reflux resolves when they get the band. Did you ever have reflux before the band? If yes, then maybe getting a tighter fill would help it. If no, I guess I don't have any good advice except try to manage it with medication and lifestyle.

I do not have reflux, but I've read of people who had it resolved by following a few rules; Things link not eating after 7 pm (or 3 hours or so before bedtime), drinking a big glass of water an hour after eating, and then not having any more fluid for the night. Basically, not much in the stomach when you go to bed. I've also heard it helps to raise the bed a little so you aren't laying flat. Hope you find some relief!

Thanks everyone. These are fantastic tips! I'll definitely try them.

Actually, since my 1cc fill the reflux got a little better, so Yvonne may be on to something. I go in for another 1cc next week so perhaps that will resolve it. I had a lot of reflux before the band, no reflux right after I got the band, and 4 weeks after surgery I started having it again. Perhaps the swelling just went away and I needed more fill to keep "down" the reflux.

Sarah, I had always wondered about the liquid bit. I'd heard not to EAT after 7pm, but I didn't know what the consensus was about liquid. This is very useful. Thanks!