I am having this weird cough often. Or should I call it the urge to cough. I am deathly afraid of thinking my band has slipped or something worse. I have no change in my restriction. It is about perfect. Started having MINOR reflux type symptoms along with this cough. Nothing compared to the MAJOR reflux I had before I had a small unfill.

Anyone else have this cough? Got any ideas?

P.S I am just recovering from a wicked 3 week cold/flu thing. But this cough feels lke I need to clear spit from the back of my throat.

P.S.S Here is a weird question......I dont have health insurance here in the states and was wondering if I could have a pap and general physical down in T.J? Also need to see a dermatologist. Just wondering.

Thanks,

Christine

Banded November 19, 2004

lost 47 lbs. so far

Dr. Lopez Corvala

A persistent cough could be a myriad of things completely unrelated to your band. For instance, you could have "walking pneumonia."

If it is really bothering you, I would call a family practioner to listen to your lungs and run some tests.

You can see a doctor where ever you want. But most insurances will not cover doctors out of their network and Mexico is waaaaaaaaaaaaaay out of anybody's network.

It might be acid reflux. I have the same problem, and I'm always choking on a flem stuck in my throat and coughing. It's a pretty common symptom with acid reflux. Are you eating too soon before bed? Because that's what my problem still is. I eat too late, then the acids wash back up to my throat when I lay down. Prevacid or other antacids might help.

Like I said, I dont have health insurance.

I think your right about the acid. Thanks.

Anybody get other healthcare in T.J?