How do I know if I'm having reflux? It is allergy season and the pollen count is horrible. I had an itchy cough before surgery and have noticed it every now and again this week. I'm not coughing after I eat, usually in between meals but I was just outside and came in with that itchy cough. A cough drop usually helps. I've never had reflux so I don't know what it is!

Also, will coughing make my band slip? I'm a newbie and have only been banded since March.

How do I know if I'm having reflux? It is allergy season and the pollen count is horrible. I had an itchy cough before surgery and have noticed it every now and again this week. I'm not coughing after I eat, usually in between meals but I was just outside and came in with that itchy cough. A cough drop usually helps. I've never had reflux so I don't know what it is!

Also, will coughing make my band slip? I'm a newbie and have only been banded since March.

Hello!

I was banded mar 15- reflux as I know it is when the food you eat cant get down the band- apparently you feel like youre having a heart attack. All you need to doi is stick your finger down your throat andthe food comes out. It doesnt soound like thatsyour prob. In the beginning I was also coughing and wondering if that will loosen the band- I though breathing the wrong way would loosen the band:)-but its secure dont worry. The coughing could be an effect of the surgery bec they intubate you during surgery- so your throat might feel sore- or hoarse as well...

Thanks! No food...just an itchy cough. I suppose it is allergies. The pollen is absolutely the worst I've seen in a long time. Beautiful days but sure is miserable.

Oh yes it is, I am in Virginia Beach, VA and holy cow the pollen on the ground is so thick..I hope you feel better soon..:thumbup:

Hello!

I was banded mar 15- reflux as I know it is when the food you eat cant get down the band- apparently you feel like youre having a heart attack. All you need to doi is stick your finger down your throat andthe food comes out. It doesnt soound like thatsyour prob. In the beginning I was also coughing and wondering if that will loosen the band- I though breathing the wrong way would loosen the band:)-but its secure dont worry. The coughing could be an effect of the surgery bec they intubate you during surgery- so your throat might feel sore- or hoarse as well...

Your description of reflux sounds more like a stuck episode to me. I have had a couple small bouts of reflex. They happen at night, I start coughing and have a bitter taste in my mouth. A drink of Water and a couple tums seem to fix it for me. I have read that it can feel painful like a bad bout of heart burn, so that is probably why you think being stuck is reflux. Being stuck can also feel like heart burn. This is probably one of those subjects that has a ton of different interpretations. The thread starter sounds like she is having allergy symptoms. No I do not think that type of coughing will harm the band. Hope what ever you are allergic to passes soon.... Hugs

Thanks for all the answers. I've been outside most of the day working in the yard. I've been coughing so I think my tickle is allergy related. Will head to the store later today and buy some otc allergy meds.

I do not relate to pollen- I just flew from NY(think cold) to Israel (think warm- hot) no pollen.

As far as reflux vs stuck- its very possible Im mixing up the terminology nver had an incident and just going by what I read/heard..

GOOD LUCK!!!