Reflux

CCBSTX · December 24, 2006

Hello all! I've never had a problem with reflux (pre or post banding) until my last fill in June 05. I have a total of 1.2 cc in my band. My restriction seems comfortable and I am pretty much maintaining my weight.

Around June 05, I began having reflux about 2 nights a week. You know the waking up coughing in-the-middle of the night.

Now, the reflux is most nights. Maybe 5-7 nights a week. I try not to eat too close to bedtime. I sleep propped up with my pillows. I've done the Tums or Nexium...they don't seem to do much.

The problem is I sleep on my stomach and it is pretty much the way I prefer and get the most rest.

I don't, of course, want to get unfilled but I feel that may end up happening. All sorts of fears are surfacing as I don't want to gain any weight.

Has anyone gone through this and if so do you have any comments/suggestions.

Carlene · December 24, 2006

I get reflux from hell if I am too tight. Even the best case scenario for me means taking Nexium daily and nothing except Water after about 8 PM.

If this came on suddenly and is not associated with a new fill you may need to get it checked out via a swallow test under fluoro. You could have a mild slip.

CCBSTX · December 25, 2006

Thanks Carlene for the response! Thankfully, the reflux has come on gradually. However, I still will ask for a swallow test in January. Frankly, the waking up at night is exhausting. I feel I never get a chance for REM sleep.

I will try to not eat too close to bedtime (within 2 hours) and see if I can control. However, most days I don't. Soooo, kinda hit and miss.

Shawn

Road Queen · December 25, 2006

Shawn, please keep me updated on what you find out. I have not had any changes in fill since Mar 2006. I have the right restriction for here - Lilongwe is higher altitude and that affects me.

I started having reflux in Sept. It increased alot since then. But last week when I was on vacation, it pretty much went away. I am thinking its stress. Unfortunately, for me to see a dr for this, I would have to fly to Europe or US.

The strange thing is, when I do everything right (eat early, no alcohol, prop up, etc) and still get reflux, its at about 3:30-4 am. That is why I think its stress.

Any words of wisdom will help. Thanks. Celeste