I'm about 1.5 years out, and have been having acid reflux at night after I go to bed. Anyone else have this problem?

I'm not sure if I am considered a "veteran" bander or not -- just celebrated my 4 year bandiversary.

But, I have had some issues with reflux. However, I had a LOT of underlying GI issues BEFORE I got the band.

I had my gall bladder taken out before my lap band surgery. I have GERD, Gastroparesis, irritable bowel, etc.

I do not think the band made the issues any worse. But, I have some reflux from time to time.

Do NOT eat 3 hours before you go to bed.

I only have 4 cc's in my band; reducing the amount does not help my reflux issues.

Do you by chance have sleep apnea?

I have not had issues until now. I do (or did) have sleep apnea, but I have a cpap machine now. Had it about 5 years.

I am eight years out and reflux has got worse over the last few years. I keep ant acids beside my bed now and never used to. I must admit it does not trouble me as much if I stop eating three hours before bed. I find propping myself up on two pillows helps. I also find it is worse when I lie on my right side.. This may help you too.

Thanks!!!!

How is the reflux, Grammy?

I will have issues if I eat before going to bed....If I don't eat by 7pm, give or take, then I don't eat.

How is the reflux, Grammy?

It's better if I don't eat for a few hours before bed. Seems like I've been having issues lately....I think it could be because I'm eating too much. I need to get back with the program!!!!

Also...it just seems like anything I eat now makes my stomach burn! I'm on Celebrex (an NSAID for my arthritis) but I take a Pepcid each day as per my bariatric dr.'s orders. School will be out in a few weeks....so maybe I could go off the Celebrex for the summer.

Be careful, I had reflux for about 2 months and ended up having esophigitis. They had to take all of the fluid out of my band for 6 weeks. My reflux came out of nowhere.

Edited May 13, 201610 yr by m.simpson88