male only New here, but veteran Bandster in need of some ideas.

[Ken Pollard 31]

I was up late at night suffering from some really bad reflux after a recent fill and was searching for other causes of my night time choking on stomach goo. I found this site and found my answers.

I've been banded since June 2010 and have dropped 65 lbs. I'm kinda stuck at my current weight and am getting frustrated. I can't handle more fills, so I need an alternative. I work out like a mad man, and have completed many 10k runs and a half marathon....so I stay active... Ideas?

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Welcome!

Night reflux is a major red flag of a band too tight. You really need to contact your surgeon as soon as possible and let him decide if you need a little unfill.

You must be close to your goal weight, yes? Those last 20-30 pounds always seem to come off painfully slow. You already work out like crazy so the only other thing I can think of is your calories. Do you track your calories? If not, that would be simplest way to assure you're not accidentally eating too many (or too little) calories.

Best wishes.

[Ken Pollard 31]

Got defilled the next day and felt 100% better.. Too bad... It was a good restriction level.. Lol. I track calories on MyFitnessPal... Ill Keep plugging along as slow and steady wins the race..

[cheryl2586 3,053]

I guess we all get stuck but you have to just keep doing what you're doing. Your body is trying it's damndest to hold on to the last of your fat. Perserverence is worth it.

[Ken Pollard 31]

True, and I can be stubborn times and weak at others...

[marfar7 1,533]

Severe nightime reflux was my only sign of a slipped band. Sufferred with it for about 4 mths before having it diagnosed. Have u had a recent xray?

Marci

[Ken Pollard 31]

Nope. The defill helped immensely... I doubt mines slipped... It's just finicky with a mind of its own

[Jack 855]

My own Band "symbiant" is touchy when at nearly maximum tolerable fill.

What I eat late and how close to bed time will affect that sensation. Although never a matter amounting to Reflux syndrome, I did and do have issues during the day if at that level.

In my own antique 4cc band, 1.5cc is usually about right, while 1.7 is definitely TOO much so.

Watching that close edge is an acquired art form IMHO.