Reflux when laying down to sleep

[hransom 0]

I had my 2nd fill about a month ago and have severe problems when I lie down to sleep. I am ok for about 30 minutes, but then I get horrible reflux and must get out of bed to vomit. The only way I have been able to sleep is sitting up, I did not have this problem before the latest fill which has already been loosened a bit one time. The good news is that the lbs keep disappearing and I'm now well below my 8 month goal. Does anyone know of a solution to this reflux problem?

Thanks.

[rault18 1]

yes..they need to take some fill OFF the band..if not this can lead to slippage..and of course we dont want that... Go to ur doc as soon as u can so he can remove a little Fluid

[mabinty 3]

I had my 2nd fill about a month ago and have severe problems when I lie down to sleep. I am ok for about 30 minutes, but then I get horrible reflux and must get out of bed to vomit. The only way I have been able to sleep is sitting up, I did not have this problem before the latest fill which has already been loosened a bit one time. The good news is that the lbs keep disappearing and I'm now well below my 8 month goal. Does anyone know of a solution to this reflux problem?

Thanks.

This is not good. You should go and have them remove a small amount. I know we like the weight loss but it can cause big problem in the end.

[mabinty 3]

I had my 2nd fill about a month ago and have severe problems when I lie down to sleep. I am ok for about 30 minutes, but then I get horrible reflux and must get out of bed to vomit. The only way I have been able to sleep is sitting up, I did not have this problem before the latest fill which has already been loosened a bit one time. The good news is that the lbs keep disappearing and I'm now well below my 8 month goal. Does anyone know of a solution to this reflux problem?

Thanks.

This is not good. You should go and have them remove a small amount. I know we like the weight loss but it can cause big problem in the end.

[Kalipso2 25]

listen to everyone... you may not think it but you are definately over-filled.

how do i know? i was having the same exact problems 6 months after i was banded. i was having the horrible reflux during the night... almost afraid i was going to choke to death. yet i didn't say anything to my doctor because i was losing weight. after 3 months i couldn't take it anymore. i had scared myself one too many nights.

i went in and he looked at my band under flouro and my pouch was dilated but hadn't slipped... yet. he took most of the liquid out and over the next few months did small fills. thankfully my stomach went back to normal and my band didn't slip but the longer you wait the better chance it could happen to you!!

[Boca 0]

You need to stop eating and drinking 3 hours before you go to sleep. Add more pillows to your bed. I use two under my head and hug one. You can't drink anything!! If you need to then rinse your mouth but that's it. It's the drinking and eating that does this. Try this first and see if it works then get an unfill.

[Boca 0]

You need to stop eating and drinking 3 hours before you go to sleep. Add more pillows to your bed. I use two under my head and hug one. You can't drink anything!! If you need to then rinse your mouth but that's it. It's the drinking and eating that does this. Try this first and see if it works then get an unfill.

[Melissannde 41]

Call and make an appt to go in for a little unfill. Doesn't have to be much, .25 or .5 can be enough.

UNTIL you can get in, don't eat anything solid or dense for 3 to 4 hours before going to bed. Try drinking some warm tea about 30 minutes before you go to bed.

Elevate the head of your bed .. not just pillows, but put bricks or something sturdy under the headboard. If you absolutely can't do that, sleep in a recliner.

Please don't ignore this symptom, it can lead to band slippage or even aspiration pneumonia.. neither of which is desirable.