confused about overfillor just reflux.....

JA4602 · February 21, 2008

so i had yet another fill yesterday, and i think i feel some good restirction i am at 3 or 3 1/4cc ina 5ccband...so pretty tight...anyhow i am fine during the day no trouble drinking etc...but at night oh boy the reflux is terrible, i cant even sleep!! i wake up chokin and its just horrible, but during the day its good! i dont want an infill..i take tums and gas x for my pains, but what should i do? ps- i even didnt drink or eat for a few hours b4 bed, didnt help!!!

Iluvharleys · February 21, 2008

You really need to consult your doctor on this. Reflux is not good and can cause many problems. Just removing a small amount of Fluid from your band can help.

lindaa · February 21, 2008

JA45502--I know that you don't want an unfill. I didn't either, but after dealing with what you're describing for 6 weeks, I finally did go in this week only to be told that my band has slipped a little. They took out most of my fill now, and hopefully I won't need to have surgery to resposition it. My thought for you is that you should call your doctor. You want to take care of your band so you get the most out of it.

Lynn_Marie · February 21, 2008

I had a fill this past Monday and had trouble sleeping the first night because of reflux. Next day at work I was miserable. I talked with the school nurse where I work and she gave me some zantax. Wow!! Worked miracles! Of course I went and bought some but I haven't had to take any today and so far I'm doing great. For awhile I thought I was going to have to get an unfill!