Please excuse me while I try to figure out how to use this website. Hi there I live in Tucson and I was banded at the beginning of June, 2009. My dad and step mom have both been banded and are a great support for me but I feel like there is still a lot for me to learn. I am down about 45 lbs in the 3 months since I have had the surgery and I am feeling pretty good. A day or two ago I woke up with what felt like acid reflux and I have been really restricted since then. Any ideas on why I all of a sudden started to feel this way would be appreciated. I am starting to be able to fit into old clothes and that feels great. The whole thing still feels kind of surreal, I still have miles to go before I reach any major milestones but I know that I have to keep going with it. This post is kind of a warm up to get me started with this process so any advice, tips, tricks or hints would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and I will look forward to reading more success stories out there. :thumbup:

How long since your last fill. If it was a little while ago then that could be why. After a fill, it can take up to 10 days to feel the whole restriction. You might need an unfill! Keep it up, you have done awesome!

Hi, I had the reflux at night. It would wake me up from a nights sleep and be in my throat and chest. Check with your doctor next visit. I was told by members on this site about papaya enzyme I got it a GNC a chewable tablet. It helps to digest proteins. You may also be eating too late then going to bed to early. I was told no more food later than 6:30 7:00 at night your body needs time to digest a meal. I was banded June 29 we are band buddies. Thanks for helping me keep my paws out of the cookie jar. Good luck, Blogging is fun. imaluckydog

Welcome to LBT! It's a great place and people are so supportive! WE all need that.