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I'm happy to report I had an unfill on friday and I haven't coughed at night or had any reflux since then. So for me, at least, that solved the problem. Good luck!

Does this happen to anyone else? When I'm eating and I start to get to my 'had enough' point, I start yawning. It's only started happening since my last fill. It's the weirdest thing - I used to think I was tired all the time, but I only yawn now when the meter reads 'full'. Anyone else out there?

Hi Lori, I'm having exactly the same problem, only I've been this way a little over a month. I keep thinking it will relax and get better, but now I'm getting the worried the reflux will start damaging my esophagus. I'm going to call my doctor and schedule an unfill as soon as I can get in there. I'm not uncomfortable during the day, but at night I'm not getting any sleep (and keeping DH awake with the coughing). He suggested I check the LBT forum and now I'm so glad I did because (once again) it's nice to know I'm not alone. Keep us posted how your unfill goes. Hope it works for you (as I'm hoping it will for me too).

food is our drug of choice (or WAS). Take that away and you're sure to experience some withdrawl symptoms. Find something (positive) to replace that good feeling you got when eating. There IS something out there, you just have to find it. Good luck, you are not alone!

Becky, have you had any problems at night? I had to go get an unfill this morning. Good luck to you!! (Another Becky)

Barb, I had to laugh when I read your response, because, yes, last night (and the night before) I was spitting up all over the place (our sheets, the guest bed sheets, my pillow, I'm sure you get the picture). I called my doctor and as it turns out, he was in his L.A. office this morning, so I blasted up there first thing. He took out .03, so I have a total of .05 for this fill. I felt better right away, but this afternoon when I was really dragging (from not having slept the past 2 nights), I tried to take a nap, but once again, I was coughing my little head off. I'm hoarse from coughing so much. :tt1: Numbrgirl, I'm going to pick up some Zantac150 tonight and make sure I don't eat or drink (even WATER) 3 hours before going to bed. It's getting kind of hard, because this is my 3rd day of liquids... I wonder how long it will take for my stomach to calm down (from both the fill/unfills/throwing up)...I hope it's SOON!! Thanks to all you guys for responding...I really appreciate it, it made me feel much better this morning. When I asked my doctor what was up with the coughing, he said your own saliva backs up and that's what causes you to cough. I never thought a salad, piece of fish or a good nights sleep would look so good....:smile2:

I'm still on liquids...was going to try soft foods today, but I think I'll take your advice and stick to liquids. He filled me with 1.0 (which is REALLY aggressive for him, he usually only will do .02 or .03, but I think since I was able to keep getting the water down in his office, and I didn't PB any of it, it seemed ok. I tried taking some Nexium (left over from my husband); I've never had reflux before - it seems like it's more the coughing (is that the reflux part?) that ends up leading me to throwing up. I also had some antacids last night as well, but I was still up all night. My doc also told me not to eat or drink anything 3 hours before I go to bed. After 2 nights of this, I'm about done for!! Thanks for your good advice - I'll keep you posted what happens.

I just got a fill on Thursday. I haven't had a fill since last November. I hadn't been gaining, but I also hadn't been losing weight. After my fill (which was a bit aggressive), I could get the water down, but it didn't feel comfortable in my chest. So my doctor took some out. Now it's Saturday and I've had 2 nights of being up all night coughing and throwing up. The weird thing is, I can get water/liquids down just fine during the day, no problem there. But when I go to bed (or even try to lie down during the day), the coughing starts (almost non-stop) and sometimes I cough so hard, I throw up. I know the throwing up part isn't good for my stomach or the band. I guess I'm confused because during the day, I have no problems whatsoever with getting the liquids down and no pain or PBing. It's just at night that it's driving me crazy. I'm wondering if I should just sweat it out (well, I will have to until Monday) and see if the swelling goes down and it's not a problem by then. Has this happened to anyone else?

Hi Bandpal, GOOD for you! That is such an awesome feeling to feel that YOU have control over those old voices that tell you to eat when you know you shouldn't! You're right about the all or nothing part...I wonder if that's something that most of us who struggle with our weight have to fight. It seems like for most of my life, when I am good, I'm VERY, VERY good and when I'm bad, I'm HORRID. It's hard to get past that kind of thinking. Sounds like you are there! Keep up the good work! You are an inspiration. :biggrin:

I know, that's how I feel too. I don't know why I do it, but it just seems like lately I've been fighting the band. I know it's there to help me, but it's like there is a little devil on my shoulder saying 'go ahead, eat the Oreos, they go down easy...' I read somewhere that when you eat (what you should be eating) and you start to feel the discomfort, that's the band working and we should welcome that instead of fighting against it. I'm trying to get back on track with baby steps...just tracking all my Water (along with trying to drink more) and writing down everything that goes in my mouth, good, bad or ugly, it's getting written down! I knew the band wasn't a magic bullet, but I guess I didn't count on having to work this hard for this long!

I could take what you just said here Sue, and put my name at the bottom. I've lost ~ 70 lbs. (keep gaining and losing the same 5 lbs. over the past 6 months), which is just a little more than 1/2 of what I want to lose. I'm trying to get refocused and recommitted. I see others who were banded around the time I was who have lost more weight than I have and it's really hard. I think this is a great support site and through encouragement, we can all help each other.

Don't be too hard on yourself, I think most everyone has struggled during this holiday period. I know I really wanted to be less than where I am now. I'm up 8 lbs. from when I last posted on here, so I'm struggling too. Let's ramp up for the New Year and make it a point to get back on track!! :thumbup:

Hi Jacqui, It sounds like you're not invisible anymore. I know when I was heavier, the owners of my company would avoid me in the hallway like they were afraid whatever I had was catching and they'd get it too. Now they are quite charming and nice to me. Sometimes I wonder if they realize I'm that same person...