My weight loss has been stagnant, so I visited the doctor. A new, extemely pleasant, caring physician helped me. He said his fill would be .2-.3 cc - I beged for the latter.

He gave it to me. And I am REALLY restricted. mostly liquied, but if I chew really really good, I can tolerate about 3 tablespoons of Beans, or Cereal, or salad.

I'm grumpy, about not being able to eat, but excited that I can't at the same time

THE PROBLEM

Two nights ago at about 1:30 I woke up, and was drowining in Fluid in my esophogus. I went to the bathroom and threw up this <b>thin, clear, sweet yet EXTREMELY acidy fluid.</b>

I went back to bed and was fine.

The next night, more aware, same thing, earlier on, but all night I struggled to sleep feeling stuff in my throat.

Last night I took my anti seizure medication in tiny fragments (in case that was doing it) over a period of one hour, with Water, No food 3 hours prior to sleeping, and I sleep sitting up. I was uncomfortable, but no acid puke.

I don't want to sleep sitting up. Have I puked too much in the past and ruined my diaphram, or my valve? I want to sleep lying flat, but it feels like somethings wrong - any ideas...suggestions????

HELP

Talking to you guys has made me look at this issue quite seriously. I was worried initially, but now, feel GI Jane about making sure I'm not harming myself.

I feel a little trapped in that I work M,T,W,F of this week, and my one day of is the day my doctor is out of the office.

I know a local bariatric doc personally, and I know if I get in any trouble, he would help me.

UPDATE

Yesterday I didn't eat, I drank Protein shakes and hydration - I probably had 3-4 litres of Fluid without any problem.

The pills that I take at night I could tell (even broken up) were an issue. I broke them up in pieces and took them over the space of an hour.

<b>I am happy to report I am without reflux!</b>. I didn't feel any of that choking and gagging and didn't have to throw up. I slept well, and I was sleeping like usually.

I'm still on the fluid only. Went to the store yesterday and bought a whole bunch of different kinds, protein, broth, Water - I bought v8 (and realized how stupid that was).

THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart. I won't feel bad if this becomes something bigger than me - I will seek help. I feel like with you guys support I was able to stabilize - and I really appreciate it.

It's good to hear the liquids are helping. I just discovered something called keifer, it is a pro biotic (kinda like a yogurt smoothie) and has some live cultures in it. I am on a very strong antibiotic and it has helped to protect my stomach. Might be worth checking out, I got mine in the dairy section right beside yogurt. Dannon makes it, so does lifeway. I bought the lifeway, it was cheaper had more in it and came in more flavors. Maybe that will help to coat your stomach and also boot the immune system. ~Mandy

I'm going to give that a shot - I haven't tried those.

I get such great ideas here!

You need an unfill. I had a fill of .6 and I went through the same symptons. I went two weeks where I could drink about 2 oz of liquid or about 2 bites of food. I had two sensations, I was hungry or when I did try to eat I was nauseous. I lost 15 pounds in 8 days. When I went to get my unfill that they put in before I was dehydrated and advised to go home and eat and drink plenty of food and Water to get myself healthy again. I would call your doctor asap and get some of your fill taken out.

Dieta

This is exactly what happened to me last week. I had a fill the week prior of .2cc's and went almost a week without proper hydration. I could eat but I couldn't get liquids down. After almost fainting, I called for an emergency partial unfill. I had .3cc's taken out and felt instantly better. I've gained back the weight I lost during that week but I'm perfectly fine with it. I'd rather gain 3 pounds than pass out (or worse) from dehydration.

FYI - My partial unfill was done on Mardi Gras day, which here in Louisiana is a big deal. It's a state holiday and my doctor's office was closed. I had to get the on-call surgeon to open the office for me. I wasn't taking any chances with my health.