Newbie--banded in May of 07, help with acid reflux

[Pam63 0]

I have this coughing and spitting some nights. I try to not eat late, sleep on 3 pillows, etc. Last time I went in the nurse practitioner wanted to take out some fill. I told her I thought I could fix it without doing that, but it is still occurring, though not every night. I have protonix I take in the morning, an acid controller (OTC) I take at night. I've even taken prilosec, and/or protonix at night. I know that spicy contributes to it and chocolate, which I really don't eat anyway.

I could use some more help.

[shortgal 5]

The nurse was most likely right, you could be too tight. A SLIGHT unfill should be tried. Being too tight can cause reflux whihc is bad for your esophogus and could cause slipping of the band.

[Pam63 0]

Thanks, shortgal. I go next Monday. I think I'll chart what I eat at night, when, and how often it happens.

[Alexsmom34 0]

I had a slight unfil and I could actually feel the acid going back into my stomach. Try a .25cc unfil or even smaller it will make a BIG differance. Jenn