I was banded July 9th, 2007 by Dr. Zapata in Monterrey Mexico, I have nothing but the utmost respect for him and his staff. I weighed in at a whopping 325, down to 243 as of today. I love my Lapband. I live in Gainesville Florida, for my fills I use fill centers USA- Kathy Gonzales in Milinneum Medical in Pineles Park, they are awsome.

Enough about me, I never expierenced heartburn before, not until recently, took some Malox seemed to clear it up, I just got filled last tuesday, I'm incredibly tight- lost 9lbs in one week, which is nice, the following year I lost about six lbs a month and was very satisfied, 20 more lbs and I'll be in onederland and that is a great weight for me.

Now about the problem, when I lay down at night I seem to fall asleep, like usual, about 2 hours later I wake up gagging and coughing uncontrollable, it almost feels like my salivia or mucos is running down the wrong pipe, it is not acid and it does not hurt. After I cough and finally go back to sleep , an hour later the same thing, I finally have to fall asleep sitting up, that is a pain in the but. I tried eating mushies for the last two days and eating before 6pm, no luck. Please if anyone has any info, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you, Danny

Danny - it sounds like you are too tight to me. I recently went through the same thing and had to get a slight unfill...it got me past my two month plateau, but wasn't worth it. After my unfill - it was MUCH better. I'd call Dr. Gonzales and ask if they can fit you in. Let them know how miserable you are. Congrats on your weight loss -you've done awesome!

I think a slight unfill is probably in order. It sounds like you are a little too tight and you don't want to stay that way very long. You don't have to get a large unfill, a little goes a long way.

I really appreciate the advice. Danny

if you are not too full, could be acid reflux. something like prilosec might help. i have had acid reflux for years and i have not been banded yet. what you describe sounds like my reflux. your doc would know for sure.