Reflux after a fill?

mzsmartypantz · December 9, 2006

I had my first fill on Thurs 12/7. My dr. is 2.5 hrs away from my home. All the way home I felt fine. I continued to feel fine until later that evening when I tried to sip some clear broth. Then the reflux began. I suffered all night long with severe reflux and vomiting. Felt like I had a lump in my throat and I was having trouble swallowing. The only sleep I got at all that night was sitting straight up in the recliner and even then I continued to have some reflux. By morning, I realized that maybe I was too tight, so I called my dr. who had me drive back up for an unfill.

Now here's my question: He put 1 cc in on Thurs. and ended up taking all of it back out on Friday. He says we will try again in January and that I have enough edema in my stomach to create restriction for awhile. Has anyone else had this happen? Am I doomed to not be able to have any fills and only rely on the band itself?

juliegeraci · December 9, 2006

I haven't had to have a fill taken out but I did have reflux pretty bad after surgery. I would suggest Pepcid AC or anything over the counter for reflux. I felt 100% better and it hasn't come back since. Good luck.

catzintj · December 11, 2006

i have always kept my band on the tight side, so twice ive had bad acid reflux. but not right after my fill. i take protonix daily now to prevent any future problems. i had to take some fill out both times , to heal. i go back for a fill tuesday and this time i will not fill so tight. i try not to eat late at nite anymore. i dont eat much during the am since im tighter in the morning, i can eat better in the evening. i drink my Protein Shakes during the day and eat a healthy meal at nite, i feel better when i eat light. ask about the protonix if you have trouble again. protonix block the production of acid . pepcid helps control the acid , maybe take that daily first.