Reflux and Lapband.

[TeganRheana 1]

Hiya, just wondering if anyone else has experienced or have been experiencing reflux since being banded. I've only recently started having it during the night (usually first thing in the morning - it's what wakes me up!) but once I'm up, I'm fine again.

I don't think my band is too tight, I haven't had a fill in about 2 months. I have been trying to think of what may be causing it and am thinking that it could perhaps be because I haven't been drinking enough Water? ? Has anyone else had any problems with this and how do you stop it?

[lotzasunshine 2]

I was having it during the night, and I was too tight. Not just fills make you tight. Stress can do it too. Even though it's been a while since your last fill, you may want to go in and talk with your Dr. With stress, your body can swell inside and cause you to be more tight. That is what happened with me. Don't put off going though. I did and it gave me problems for over 6 months. Good luck!!

[emjay 8]

Reflux is a big sign of the band being too tight. Try not drinking anything 1 hour before bedtime and not eating anything at least 2-3 hours before bedtime.

If you are still getting the reflux, then a small unfill may be in order.

I normally don't get it unless I eat close to bedtime and then I'll wake up 4-5 hours later coughing...and my band is on the loose side.

Try and see if this helps, otherwise don't be afraid to get a small unfill...being too tight isn't good!

[TeganRheana 1]

Thanks guys, I made sure I didn't eat anything too close to bedtime last night and tried drinking more Water during the day..and I had no problems. It isn't a regular occurrence so I'm thinking that may be the problem. Will definitely be keeping an eye on the times/nights/days etc that it happens and if I get too concerned, I will be making an appointment to be checked out. Thanks again!