Vomiting after laying down

[kimmcneely 1]

Not sure where this post needed to go, but the last couple of days every time I lay down after eating, (within an hour or two), I start vomiting. It is as though it doesn't sit well on my stomach or something. My stomach will make all kinds of noises and stuff and then it just starts coming up.

This is going to be gross, but typically when I am vomiting from being sick I have advance warning because I get the mouth sweats and stuff, but not in this case. I just throw up and there it is. I have done this several times while I am asleep. Which wakes me up of course.

Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this or has any clue what may be causing it. Thanks,

[maryb 1]

OK that is weird. Call your doctor please!

Have you tried elevating the head of your bed in case it is reflux?

[kimmcneely 1]

Actually after reading several other post maybe reflux is what is happening. I don't elevate my head at night, don't even sleep with a pillow because I get severe headaches and neck pain if I sleep with anything under my head. no way to really elevate our bed at all because we are staying in a travel trailer while our home is being built. I may try some over the counter med or something, give that a try. Thanks,

[niche 0]

that started happening when i got a tight fill. it is reflux and it happens when your pouch isn't totally evacuated before laying down. my doc recommended eating at least 2 hours before laying down and drinking a glass of Water or cup of tea an hour before bed to wash out the pouch. it has worked for me and it no longer happens.

[Marimaru 7]

Sounds like reflux to me. Many doctors advise their patients not to eat within a few hours of when they are going to bed, and this is also one of the first things that is usually said to people who complain of reflux.

[Elisabethsew 50]

It sounds like you're overfilled. If this is happening when you're asleep, it's serious and you sound contact your MD. You probably need an endoscopy to get a diagnosis. In the meantime, try making lunch your biggest meal and switch to a lighter diet for dinner.< /span>

[maryb 1]

Kim, Living in a travel trailer and building a house is very stressful. I would very much think it would be reflux! Reflux loves Stress!

Congrats on your weight loss... You are almost at Goal:clap2:

[dcprincess 0]

I just got past the same thing I was eating too late and going to bed too soon after eating. It didnt start to happen until febraury I have had my band over one year so this was scary. I was also too tight, you might try eating earlier and making sure you dont lay down for at least 3-4 hrs after eating.

[disneynut 0]

Yep, definitely sounds like reflux. Before banding, I would be sound asleep and then all of a sudden I wake up with acid shooting up into my throat and nose. It feels, tastes and smells ghastly and it doesn't go down very quickly. I could feel it when I would clear my throat and was gagging on the taste. I would eat crackers or bread to try to absord the acid but the only thing I could take to get that taste out of my throat was Reed's Cinnamon candy. It burns like heck, but at least it drowns out the taste of acid. I used to use Zantac 150 mg. Most times it worked great but when I had something acid based like spaghetti sauce, it didn't always work so great.

[Carlene 12]

I think you have reflux and may need a slight unfill. Reflux can damage your band, and it can cause aspiration pneumonia - a particularly nasty type of pneumonia that can be fatal. It can also cause abscesses on the lungs. Not trying to scare you, but you really don't want to mess with reflux. See your doctor ASAP.

[kimmcneely 1]

Actually things have been much better. I think the problem was just eating too close to bedtime, but I just happened to be rushed that day and didn't get to eat until late.

You are right Maryb, living in a travel trailer and building a house can be stressful, but it is actually working fine, no problems at all. I do notice that I get more restricted if I am under any stress. But so far so good. I think I will just keep a watch out and not try to eat too late.

Thanks for all the great advise.

[Jachut 487]

Another vote for reflux here. YOu're right, when you're really "vomiting" you know about it. It doesnt just happen while you're asleep.

[La_madam 20]

Sounds like reflux to me , you may be a tad too tight. having as little as .2 cc's removed can make a world of difference for you. Call your Dr.

[Lesleysmom 0]

not sure if this helps, but I was having trouble throwing up in the middle of eating. I would get a painful tight feeling in my chest and would get sick. I found out that I need to chew better and it take a mylanta chewable before each meal.

Lesley

[kimmcneely 1]

It is a sad day. I went to the doc yesterday and they removed my fill, all of it. 2cc. I feel lost now. I am constantly watching what I put in my mouth worrying if I am going to gain an ounce. He said to try it for two weeks and see if the reflux gets better or not. We shall see.