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So I had a fill about a two weeks ago and it was going fine I was able to eat and drink things without any PBing and then the last few nights I've been waking up with really bad reflux. Not sure if i'm just eating too much or what? Has anyone had this problem. I'm now up to about 9 cc in a 10 cc band.

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So I had a fill about a two weeks ago and it was going fine I was able to eat and drink things without any PBing and then the last few nights I've been waking up with really bad reflux. Not sure if i'm just eating too much or what? Has anyone had this problem. I'm now up to about 9 cc in a 10 cc band.

Night reflux is often a sign of being a little too tight, it was for me. Even .1ccs may make a difference for you on that. GL!

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For some it can take two weeks for the fill to kick in,for me takes me about a week for the swelling to start to subside as I swell immediately,what I have found helps me is Pepsid AC,I took just one and in a day I was fine.

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Hi:

If you are eating within two hours of bedtime that could be causing the reflux. Or, you could be too tight and need a slight unfill. Please call your doctor and he'll know what to do.

Love my band.

Sue

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I had a fill on Tuesday and can still only eat Soup and avocado's anything mushy. I think I will wait another couple days to see if the swelling goes down.. I was only given 1cc but I pb almost every time I eat solid food. even in small amounts and bites

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Take a little out. There is a tendency to be afraid that a looser band will mean you will lose slower. The truth is, you don't want to be getting sick. I certainly did enough of that. I have lost what I needed to do -- but through exercise. The band keeps me honest. Keep your head in the game and be confident that you can lose it, then loosen it up a bit. You will feel so much better.

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Thanks I ate an egg today soft boiled. but could only eat one.. I will call tomorrow and see if they can get me in.. I dont want to be afraid to eat solid foods and at this rate I am heading in that direction.. if I can eat an egg with out getting that feeling then how can I eat chicken? k one more day of Soup and avacados.. lol

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chicken is harder on the stomach. Unfortunately, it is my favorite food. But, it is just hard to eat. Same goes for bread and fruit -- two other faves.

Take a little out. There is a tendency to be afraid that a looser band will mean you will lose slower. The truth is, you don't want to be getting sick. I certainly did enough of that. I have lost what I needed to do -- but through exercise. The band keeps me honest. Keep your head in the game and be confident that you can lose it, then loosen it up a bit. You will feel so much better.

278/160

5/31/06

Lap Band Problems

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Big snow storm heading our way.. might not be able to get into drs until thurs or fri... oh well, I can handle a few more days of Soup and banana's yogurt, avocados those go down easy.. in small amounts...lol

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I went through this and waited too long for a unfill. I had the stomach flu but it was going on too long. I got dehydrated and was weak. Even a little bit out can help. A few weeks later I had another fill but not as much.

I nice that we can "tweak" the fills in our band so that we can eat and drink enough but just enough with restricting us with too much food. We just have to find that balance.

Good luck to you!

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