Okay I have heard stories about people who choke and cough during the night and it can lead to vomiting but I always skimmed over it because it has never applied to me, until now! And even now I don't know if it's anything to worry about or if it was something I ate yesterday!

So last night (2am) I woke up (don't remember couching or anything) and felt so sick to my stomach, and ended up standing over the toilet heaving but nothing actually came up, though I stood there praying it would so I could get rid of that feeling. This morning I feel fine! So now I'm worried that something could be wrong. Assuming it's not a flu bug what causes this in bandsters???

That was supposed to say I don't remember COUGHING not couching! LOL

Okay I have heard stories about people who choke and cough during the night and it can lead to vomiting but I always skimmed over it because it has never applied to me, until now! And even now I don't know if it's anything to worry about or if it was something I ate yesterday!

So last night (2am) I woke up (don't remember couching or anything) and felt so sick to my stomach, and ended up standing over the toilet heaving but nothing actually came up, though I stood there praying it would so I could get rid of that feeling. This morning I feel fine! So now I'm worried that something could be wrong. Assuming it's not a flu bug what causes this in bandsters???

If it happens again, I would call your doctor. Better to be safe than sorry. Also make sure you don't eat before bed. Having food in the upper portion of your stomach before you lay down, can cause irritation etc.

I think Gloria hit the nail on the head....you probably had food in your pouch when you laid down and it refluxed up and caused your symptoms. Don't eat or drink within a couple of hours of bedtime.

Best wishes,

Mimi

Thank you girls so much! I called the nurse this afternoon and she asked if I had eaten close to bedtime but I hadn't. I had a small snack around 7pm and went to bed at 1130p, so whatever it was took 2 1/2 hours from the time I laid down to try to come back up! I am hoping this is an isolated incident. I love my band and haven't had any real problems since getting it! This forum is such a blessing! Thank you again for responding!! :wink: