Anybody just wake up (from a sound sleep) gasping for air post surgery?

[marketingdude 79]

This happened twice recently.....and both incidents came after my last fill. Currently, I have 2.8cc's in a 4cc band (70% filled to capacity). The first episode I was sleeping on my stomach.....so I dismissed it as I was my face was probably knee deep in the pillow and I couldn't breathe. Yesterday...it happened again....but I was sleeping on my back.

I'm not going to blow this out of proportion but (airing on the side of caution) I thought I would at least check in with my fellow bansters to see if anybody has heard of this after getting the band. Thought there could be a connection from my last fill...but maybe not

Thoughts/Opinions?

[DELETE THIS ACCOUNT! 12,703]

I would definitely get into your doctors, both your primary care doctor and your bariatric doctor. That isn't normal.

Do you have a sleep apnea?

Also, didn't you just have surgery? Are you sure you have a 4cc band? Those are no longer used in the US or UK. If you do have a 4cc band then all the more reason you need to have it checked by your bariatric doctor.

Best wishes

[elcee 3,342]

Could it be from reflux?

[Toddy 758]

I actually had that happen a couple of time prior to surgery. My PC thought it could be sleep apnea or acid reflux related.

[hely88 883]

I have that happen because of two things. One is sleep apnea. The other lately if I eat too soon to when I got to bed I believe it is reflux. It is very very scary. Make sure to talk to your doctor!!

[line-dancer 810]

never heard of a 4 cc band so not sure what the complications could be most of use have a 10 cc or a 14 cc.. No matter what it is call your surgeon he can tell you everything about the band and whats going on and will refer you to your own doctor if it isn't the band... PCP or er don't know a thing about the band and the complication.

[Cazzy 725]

I recently had this happen to me 2 times since i had my plastic surgery, but that was caused by my lapband being too tight, i woke choking, but it wasnt burning like an acid reflux just reflux i assume, i had 1 mls taken out of my band and no problems since.

I notice you have been a member since 2009 which means u could have a 4 cc band, so your fill level of 2.8 is quite a lot, i certainly would get the the bariatric doctor and try a small unfill.

[Baba Wawa 543]

Call your doctor today. Whether it is sleep apnea or reflux, it is dangerous. Keep us posted.

[marketingdude 79]

I would definitely get into your doctors, both your primary care doctor and your bariatric doctor. That isn't normal.

Do you have a sleep apnea?

Also, didn't you just have surgery? Are you sure you have a 4cc band? Those are no longer used in the US or UK. If you do have a 4cc band then all the more reason you need to have it checked by your bariatric doctor.

Best wishes

Used to have mild form of sleep apnea 20 pounds ago but no more. And yes...I have 4cc band as I had surgery in Mexico.

[marketingdude 79]

I actually had that happen a couple of time prior to surgery. My PC thought it could be sleep apnea or acid reflux related.

I know its not acid reflux...as no acid is in my mouth or throat. Is there a difference between acid reflux and reflux?

[KAATNS 1,473]

You might want to ask your doctor for a sleep study.

[lorabeth 10]

That happened to me. Once a few months ago, then again once more time, then started again 10 days ago nightly. My band slipped and is being removed. I would definitely go to your doctor.

[marketingdude 79]

I recently had this happen to me 2 times since i had my plastic surgery, but that was caused by my lapband being too tight, i woke choking, but it wasnt burning like an acid reflux just reflux i assume, i had 1 mls taken out of my band and no problems since.

I notice you have been a member since 2009 which means u could have a 4 cc band, so your fill level of 2.8 is quite a lot, i certainly would get the the bariatric doctor and try a small unfill.

Thanks for your post...as I believe this is what it is. It feels like a nice sweet spot because I'm not really that hungry anymore at all. The little I put in my mouth....I feel full. I'll keep monitoring this though and keep everyone updated. It is interesting that I've observed this since the last fill....I just think its more related to a tad overfill versus a slip band (In Jesus Name...I declare I'm protected )

[marketingdude 79]

P.S. On a positive note, I lost 5lbs since my last fill 5 days ago. I think I'm in my sweet spot now :...yet still keeping an eye on these episodes

[mrsto 2,925]

Could it be from reflux?

I've had it happen from reflux. Sometimes my larynx would swell up from the acid, and I'd have to jump up to catch my breath. I've taken Prilosec on and off, and I'm now back on it. It's a total acid blocker, unlike things like Pepcid that don't totally shut down the production. Makes a HUGE difference, but I have to beef up the B complex Vitamins, because it tends to block some of the absorption.