Acid Issues

Ses · March 4, 2008

I've been waking up a lot lately with stomach acid burning my throat. (And had to flush it out of my foodpipe/throat with water.) Has anyone else had this problem?

Kat817 · March 4, 2008

Sometimes it is an indication of a band being too tight. Other times it is possibly indicating a hiatal hernia.

Try avoiding food after say 7 PM. About 8 begin drinking a large glass of Water to flush the pouch. Then nothing more by mouth until bed. See if that helps.

Do you have any indications other than this that you might be too tight?

If not you can try raising the head of your bed a few inches, or sleeping on a wedge type of pillow to help with reflux. Sometimes sleeping on your side eases it as well.

If you feel like your food is getting stuck too often---then see your Dr. for a slight unfill.

You can also use an OTC antacid. Many Dr.'s have their patients take one as a precaution. I had a hiatal hernia prior to surgery, it was fixed, but has herniated again----both my parents have them, guess it is my lot in life!!! I sleep on a wedge and take Prilosec OTC, and have no issues anymore.

Good Luck. Try something, that acid in your throat is not healthy!

Kat

GayleTX · March 4, 2008

Sounds like acid reflux, yes. Have you called you doctor? Many of them put their band patients on meds as a matter of routine. I had terrible reflux after my 3rd fill, decided I had an ulcer, had an EGD and they said my band was too tight!

You might also try eliminating any citrus or dark choclate your eating as well as coffee. I also had to eliminate my arthritis meds......I knew we are never supposed to take NSAIDS but did it anyhow because of joint pain - now I dont - I hurt but at least I don't have relfux!

Don't let it go too long.....relfux can badly damage the esophagus and give you problems you don't want!

shortgal · March 4, 2008

is this a new thing following a fill? Do you feel your band might be too tight. is yes, a slight unfill could make a huge difference.

I had a hernia repaired at band placement and had heatburn before that.

Tomato sauce, wine, eating too close to bedtime were always a problem before. And I could not sleep on my left side. Took Aciphex for it for several years. No problem since being banded.

But many people on the forum have posted they got it from a too tight band.