Night Coughing ?????

[SherryCarl 0]

I had my lap band surgery 1 year and 3 months ago. I have recently been having coughing at night. Every night. I mean when I lay down it starts immediately and no matter how I lay I cough until I get up.

I lost right at 100 pounds but at what cost if I can't get any rest. Please anyone have any advice. I've tried propping up the pillows. I don't eat hours before bed. I'm just at my wits end.

Thanks

Carl

[RestlessMonkey 7]

Why do you cough? Is it acid reflux, or allergies? Makes a difference of course; may be the band, maybe not!

[kacee 3]

Chances are very good that you may need an unfill. If you are not having problems PB'ing, but doing the coughin, you may be on the edge. I was overfilled and was having horrible night coughing and waking up ready to vomit with lots of acid. The minute I got an unfill it went away. You need to call your doctor. I tried to "stick it out" and suffered for two months before I gave up and went and got the unfill. I'll never do that again.

[Pradice73 0]

OMG, I thought this was just me. I have since about a week after surgery had the urge to cough pretty much everytime I lay down. I get up and try to sleep on the couch, take a walk at 11 pm to think it will help. Once I prop myself on pillows or lay on the couch I seem to do ok and out like a light.

I do not even have a fill yet and I feel no restriction when i eat. Granted even though I do not feel restriction I am not pushing myself to eat more than the dr told me as I do NOT want to ever get that feeling. blah

[marnie 0]

you may have a bit of reflux that is being aspirated into your lungs - triggering an "asthma" cough - you should see your GP.

Marnie

[Kimbies 0]

I have recently had terrible night coughing and day coughing as well. It affects my work even. My last fill was 6 months ago with a little bit of reflux after. the coughing has only started about 3 weeks ago. Any ideas?? I am a bit desperate as can't keep this up and also going overseas.