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I had a fill yesterday and everything seemed fine. I had homemade chicken Tortilla Soup (all mushy...but a tad bit spicy) for dinner and a little bit of lite popcorn (No butter) later. The food went down with no problems. However, all night long, just as I would start to fall asleep, I would gag. I even propped my head up so I was almost in a sitting position and yet once I relaxed, food would come up. Needless to say, my throat and chest is very raw and sore now.

Do you think it was the spicy soup, the popcorn or am I too tight? I cannot go another night without sleep! I hope I dont need an unfill...I got a fill yesterday, then right after, she took a little out...So I am already brused and tender in my port from two pokes yesterday. Ugh.

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I'd say you're too tight though the spices in the Soup may have done it as well. I'd call your doctor and ask for suggestions. Maybe try taking some OTC medicine for acid reflux to see if it helps diminish it for now at least?

Good luck!

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there could be so many reasons for the acid reflux... over filled, the spicy food, eating too close to bedtime, not sticking to liquids right after a fill, if its going to be that time of the month your band could get tighter. i could go on and on (since i'm a sufferer of acid reflux post-banding).

believe me... i've been where you are. i can't tell you how many times i've woken up choking. i would try an over the counter acid reflux med (like prilosec). i've also read that if you sleep on your left side you're less likely to have reflux problems. i've tried that and its hit or miss.

just try to eat light today and don't eat for 3 hours before bed. i hope you feel better!

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