Cannot Sleep. HEARTBURN! HELP!

[jdog75 0]

This has been a horrible week. I went in to get a fill with my DR., who unfortunately had a hard time finding my port. After being pocked about nine times in order to find my port I finally got my fill.

Since that day I have had a difficult time sleeping, a have terrible heartburn and acid reflux to the point were I wake up choking with that acidy taste in my mouth and esophagus. From what I’ve been reading Its possible that my band may be to tight, but I have been able to eat and drink my portions with minimal restriction. It almost feels as if the fill didn’t make me any tighter but just gave me horrible heartburn. The heartburn is also only happening at night and never throughout the day.

If anyone has ever encountered this problem I would appreciate your input.

Edited October 23, 2010 by jdog75

[spoiltmom 44]

I have reflux for a few days after every fill but it's not as bad as what your describing.

It is possible that your a little too tight. How much did you have put in?

[Brigette 65]

Hello,

I could have written this post myself. I hadn't had a fill since March 2010. I decided to have a fill this month. My band is only at about 5 1/2 cc. My dr. said that I was at a good fill level already but, that he would put in .3cc. I was somewhat disappointed because I wanted more. I felt no restriction. Well, when I went to bed, Fluid was in my throat, I coughed all night. This went on for 6 days, on the 6th day, fluid was also coming out of my nose. I went in an the dr. took out 1cc. So, that was .7 cc more than was put in. The reflux was gone. But, however, I could eat an entire subway w/chips and any and everything. I went back in 2 weeks later and he put back .6 cc. So, I am only .1cc less than I was prior to the reflux fill. I still don't fill any restrict but, when I eat my Protein first, I don't eat quite as much. I will likely go in for a small fill in another couple of weeks. I had gained initially nearly 5lbs in the last 2 weeks but, have lost all of it. So, I'm okay. I average loss of about 3-4 lbs a month. Sorry so long..

Edited October 23, 2010 by Brigette

[vlp1968 83]

Are you eating right before bed? That could be part of the problem. Also, "rinse" your pouch out with a glass of Water before bed. Hope you feel better soon!