Acid Reflux

July 29, 2004

Hi,

I'm new to this board, so bear with me. I have had my band almost 2 years and am now suffering from very bad acid reflux but only after being in bed several hours. Has anyone else had this happen?

Thanks,

Mack

La_madam · July 29, 2004

Mack when was the last time you ate anything? I have been told if there is food still left in the pouch at bedtime or when you lay down it can cause heartburn or reflux when you lie down. I usually every night before bed drink a 20oz glass of Water to make sure my pouch is emptied and clear of any food.( yes I pee alot the first few hours ) but it is worth it to not have reflux. Do you just notice it when you are lying down? When was your last fill? Could it be you have too much of a fill? I have yet to have reflux or heartburn but I'm still newly banded just 3 months out with only 1 fill. Just my thoughts..

Janie Jackson · July 29, 2004

Hi Mack. I have only had my band a few months so I could not tell you much. But it could be that your acid reflux is totally not band related. Please give us more information about your self like how much weight you have lost and what you eat. Best wishes to you... Janie

New Hope · July 30, 2004

You might want to get someone to elevate your headboard with some blocks. This hopefully will help you. Lying flat, any reflux just goes up your esophagus. It's very painful and can be very damaging. An endoscope will verify if you do have reflux. There are RXs available if your change of habits, not being overfilled, raising your headboard, etc. doesn't help.

MeganA · July 30, 2004

Mack-

Sorry to hear your having some issues...

But- GO TO YOUR DOCTOR!!!

Acid reflux should ALWAYS be checked out with your doctor. It could be absolutely nothing, but it could be something, too.

Let us know what you find out!

Megan

leatha_g · July 30, 2004

I agree with Megan. If you've had a sudden onset of reflux at night. This could be several things. Most importantly, when was your last flouro or Upper GI to make sure all is well with your band?

If all that's been 'ok'd, then maybe your last fill is too tight? Or maybe you've gotten a hiatal hernia? Or maybe you just need to be taking Nexium or some type of GERD medication for a while.

As always, any change like this would definitely warrant calling your doctor. Just to be safe.

Please let us know what you find out.