Last time I went for a fill I received something from the nurse that said not to lay down for 2-3 hours after eating because "food that sits in the pouch for an extended period of time can stretch the pouch."

I wasn't given this rule until over 2 months after surgery.

Anyone else given this advice?

I was not given that advice. I know laying down after eating is never a good idea anyway but not because of the pouch stretching.

I didn't hear that the reason is because of pouch stretching but I was told that lying down too soon after eating can cause the food to sit closer to your esophogus and can result in GERD-like symptoms. How many times do you really eat then lie down? Never, for me. I'd imagine that you're fine.

it's to uncomfortable anywayz, I try not to eat after 8 pm, unless its a protein shake.:heh:

Never ever heard this from my Dr, or the support meetings that I attend. Im with the question about how often would you lay down after eating anyway? Interesting thought though.

Wow! I guess I'm the only person here who tends to eat late...or maybe I'm just lazy, I dunno.

I'm actually quite tired right now, as it is 11 p.m., but I didn't get to eat until 9:30 tonight, so here I sit on lapbandtalk.com.

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