Choking In My Sleep

[gdkeller 7]

I've been bandad for 2 years now and have lost 41 lbs, 20 lbs more and i'll be at goal.

My problem is, I had a fill last week 3.5 to a 4cc band. Since my lap band I have had

acid reflux and need Rx medication, and it's been working. Just in the last few days

I have been up in the night "choking", last night It happened maybe a dozen times.

Im able to eat and drink during the day, I do have lots of restriction and my consumption

is a lot less, I feel this is a good fill. I do need to confess to eating later in the evening

before bed, but have stopped this recently. Last night was the 1st night where I didnt

eat or drink 2 hrs before bed, and it was the worst night ever for choking. Im worried.

I'll continue to not eat before bed, up it to 3 hours prior. I'll call my Dr. and ask if I can

take another Rx for GERD early in the evening. If that doesnt work, im worried about

losing my band.

[SageTracey 608]

Sounds to me as though you may be too tight.

[elcee 3,342]

Yes , too tight. You need to go back and have some fill removed as otherwise you risk all sorts of serious complications, including possibly losing your band.

[running_scared 125]

I also think it sounds like you are too tight. Night cough and acid reflux are both signs of that.

[Jean McMillan 2,973]

I agree with the others. That night choking business is serious because if you aspirate stomach contents (food, bile, etc) into your lungs, you're going to be in big trouble.

Even a tiny unfill can relieve the symptoms without compromising your restriction.

[smilan 1]

I had this exact problem a few months back. A tiny unfill cured it immediately.

[kll724 3,055]

1 more vote for too tight! I have had as little as.2 ccs taken out and it made a big difference. You should not be up all night with GERD. Take care, Karen :wub:

[adorkbl 156]

Another vote for too tight. Even the tiniest of Fluid removed can make a huge difference. .1cc or .2cc. Definitely call your doctor.

[Krussell19 217]

Call your doc and get in asap! Do not be stubborn and wait a month like i did. I ended up needing a complete unfill do to swelling and inflamation in my band from being to tight.

Ive now spent a month trying to get well from it. Never hurts to let the doc.take a look.

[gdkeller 7]

THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH!

I went to the ER today ,the Dr. who saw me is a bariatric surgeon.

I expressed to him that I only wanted a small amount taken out, but he

said "I could run the risk of returning to the ER again"and he recommended

a 1cc unfill. I need to wait a month and then begin with .25cc fills until I get

to my sweet spot. Darn I was almost there, if he had only done a small unfill

I think that would have been it. Anyway, I just wanted to let you all know how

the day ended. Thanks again for your support!

[adorkbl 156]

Glad you were able to get a slight unfill. Now you know you are close!! How exciting!!! Enjoy your holiday!

[SageTracey 608]

Great to hear you have taken care of yourself. Work your way back up slowly and remember that this is for life i.e. a marathon and not a sprint.

Best of luck.

[jennifer1 180]

i'm in the same boat! i had this happen to me last november and lost 9 pounds in 10 days, went in for 2 unfills, then was too loose. now i just had a fill on the 25th, woke up choking 2 nights ago and i knew i had to get an unfill. i've dropped 11 pounds in 11 days! way to fast! i pray he listens and takes out just a little cuz i'm loving the appetite control i have.

[Krussell19 217]

Hear ya i lost 60lbs in 2 months i was so sick and unhealthy and a slight unfill did not help i got worse and ended up with a complete unfill!

Now im fightin to watch my weight.

[jennifer1 180]

Oh wow..thanks for sharing..sorry u went thru that..but I was able to eat a chicken wing and a small sausage over the holiday..over like an 8 hour time span! So yep praying a slight unfill help..just don't wanna gain back any I lost this past week.