JessyInSD

Yup... unfortunately when your restricted too tightly (which most of us end up doing) you will PB at most meals if you try and eat bulky/sticky items. I personally will PB before I go to bed so I avoid having reflux at night. Forget about sleeping on your stomach anymore. But on the positive side, I'm down to my high school weight and am in the best shape of my life! Worth the price I pay at meal times. Jessy

Hey gals, I'm in San Diego and have been banded for two years. I've lost 74 Lbs since the band and 103 Lbs since my highest weight. I am 10 Lbs from goal. If you have any questions I'm here for you. Jessy

If I eat too late at night I find that my band doesn't empty out and I'll get reflux at night. So what I've done is force myself to empty what might be in my pouch before I go to sleep and I can sleep the whole night. Might not be the best thing to do but I'm not interested in getting an un-fill until I've gotten to my goal weight. (another 10 Lbs). If you don't want to PB then maybe you can drink hot Water about an hour before bed to clear out any food still left lingering. Jessy

Hi... I had trouble with getting a couple of my stitches out too. I used ice and rubbing alcohol then dug it out with tweezers. I'd be worried about the blister you've got though. If it's not infected it just might get that way. If I were you I'd go see your doctor to evaluate it. Good luck, Jessy

Hi Regarding using apple cider vinegar, I came across a website that discusses the exact same thing and offers other "recipes" to try that include ACV. I read this last night and didn't have ACV at home so I ate a little apple butter before bed and it actually helped a little. I think I also read that just eating a couple of slices of apple will help too. Isn't that just strange? Anyway, I'll be trying the ACV tonight. Good luck all! ACID REFLUX AND GERD - safe home remedies and NATURAL CURES Jessy

Hi Chichi, You have very common symptoms. I was told by my doctor that mornings you are tighter because your hormone levels are higher which contribute to inflammation. (not sure which ones though). The reflux is a symptom of an irritated esophagus and an overly tight fill. Best way to ease that is to go on liquids for a few days to allow the esophagus to heal. I'm having the exact same issue right now. As much as I hate the idea of going on liquids I need to. I'm just dreading going to sleep every night. You can also get an slight unfill which will help with the reflux. Best of luck, Jessy

Hi Aggie, What you are describing is almost exactly what I'm going through right now. (banded 09/06) I've been unfilled once before for having reflux then I got filled again but not as tight as before... now I'm having reflux every night again. It doesn't matter if I have NOTHING in my stomach/pouch hours before bed. I haven't had a full nights sleep in over 3 weeks and I'm SO tired of waking up choking on/inhaling acid. I know what I have to do... go on liquids for at least a week and/or get unfilled. I don't want to get unfilled again so I'm starting on liquids tomorrow. Don't give up, you're not alone. Try liquids for a few days and see if that helps. Good luck, Jessy

Thank you Mary... I do think I am too tight as well. I don't think it's helping that I'm irritating my stoma/esophagus by PB'ing nearly every day either. I've decided that I'm going to keep the fill as is and go one week on a combination of slimfast, atkins and other low carb shakes to give my body a rest. Who knows... I might loosen up just by doing that? I'll keep you posted. Thanks for your encouragement. It's exactly what I needed to hear. Jessy