Lately, I have been having problems with wheezing and gurgling sounds coming from my throat. I cough often. It seems food/liquid comes up. I find myself vomiting to ease this problem... Please help me.. Its been hard to sleep these pass 2 days. As soon as I fall asleep it happens... I'm very tired...

How long has it been since you were banded?

I was banded in August-2005 (San Diego). I rec'd my last fill (1/2 cc) 35 days ago. I think I may have GERD/Reflex...

You need to see your MD and have the fill decreased. Until you get an appointment, try not eating or drinking anything for at least 3 hours before you go to bed. Make lunch the biggest meal of the day and go lighter for dinner. You can damage your esophagus if you don't get this treated.

proably too tight. Unfill at least 1 cc. R U A lap BAnd or Mid Band? Mids are better cuz they are low pressure.

Go to clear liquids, get checked up under fluoroscopy. Matt

try sleeping in an upright position so stomach fluids go down and not back up.K?

clear your pouch of any food by at least four hours before bed time. Flush pouch with clear water.

Great advice. I took Pepcid AC last night with no problems. I also refrain from eating foods 3 hours before bedtime, which is hard to do. I like have a small bowl of fruit or a healthy snack before bedtime. 2-3 hours of not eating anyting before bedtime is tough. I will call my doctor today re. other remedies, but the Pepcid AC worked great. For now I'm on target of losing a pound a week. I was banded in Aug of 2005, I have 25 pounds to loose to get to my target wt of 230. My problem now is that I find myself at times vomiting after a big meal. My eyes are bigger than my appetite. The good thing about the band is that it reminds you when you are not ahering to the rules of proper eating. You will pay for it later. Thanks for all the advice. Shame on me for not keeping up with this forum. I joined in 2005 but did not stay with. I need to know all the ins and outs about the band and learn from others.

I would call your surgeon and have him prescribe you something for the reflux. It sounds like you might be a little too tight. If the prescription doesn't work then you may need a slight unfill.

Since my 2nd fill, I don't find that food is coming up; but I totally relate to the gurgling that is coming from my throat. Only when I'm eating, or shortly thereafter. I thought this was normal; is it not? I don't feel reflux or nausea; I just get the alien sounds.

Since my 2nd fill, I don't find that food is coming up; but I totally relate to the gurgling that is coming from my throat. Only when I'm eating, or shortly thereafter. I thought this was normal; is it not? I don't feel reflux or nausea; I just get the alien sounds.

MAYBR JUST AIR TRY SWALLOWING SLOWLY WITH THE FOCUS ON NOT ALLOWING AIR TO BE SWALLOWED. K?

MATT