Has This Happened to You?

[beckymein1021 0]

I just got a fill on Thursday. I haven't had a fill since last November. I hadn't been gaining, but I also hadn't been losing weight. After my fill (which was a bit aggressive), I could get the Water down, but it didn't feel comfortable in my chest. So my doctor took some out.

Now it's Saturday and I've had 2 nights of being up all night coughing and throwing up. The weird thing is, I can get water/liquids down just fine during the day, no problem there. But when I go to bed (or even try to lie down during the day), the coughing starts (almost non-stop) and sometimes I cough so hard, I throw up.

I know the throwing up part isn't good for my stomach or the band. I guess I'm confused because during the day, I have no problems whatsoever with getting the liquids down and no pain or PBing. It's just at night that it's driving me crazy.

I'm wondering if I should just sweat it out (well, I will have to until Monday) and see if the swelling goes down and it's not a problem by then.

Has this happened to anyone else?

[lapbandbarb 0]

I just got a fill on Thursday. I haven't had a fill since last November. I hadn't been gaining, but I also hadn't been losing weight. After my fill (which was a bit aggressive), I could get the Water down, but it didn't feel comfortable in my chest. So my doctor took some out.

Now it's Saturday and I've had 2 nights of being up all night coughing and throwing up. The weird thing is, I can get water/liquids down just fine during the day, no problem there. But when I go to bed (or even try to lie down during the day), the coughing starts (almost non-stop) and sometimes I cough so hard, I throw up.

I know the throwing up part isn't good for my stomach or the band. I guess I'm confused because during the day, I have no problems whatsoever with getting the liquids down and no pain or PBing. It's just at night that it's driving me crazy.

I'm wondering if I should just sweat it out (well, I will have to until Monday) and see if the swelling goes down and it's not a problem by then.

Has this happened to anyone else?

I had the same thing happen to me at night. I had not had a fill in 2 months and went for one. That night it started. It is called reflux and it is common to us bandsters. It is strange that you already had some taken out. Have you tried any solids yet or just liquids? How much more did you end up with after the fill and then unfill? Are you on any thing like prilosec or anti-reflux/anti heartburn meds at all? My Dr told me that it means that the area around the band is swollen and the only way to get it to heal is to get a good amount taken out. I had to have a whole 1cc removed for 6 weeks. What a hard time that was! The other thing he told me is that after I am healed besides taking my preventative meds everyday, do not eat or drink anything for 3 hrs before laying down.

I would stay on liquids until Monday and see what happens and don't drink anything for 3 hours before laying down. I would probably call the Dr on call today and see what they recommend. Good Luck! Hope this helps! Feel free to PM me.

[beckymein1021 0]

I'm still on liquids...was going to try soft foods today, but I think I'll take your advice and stick to liquids.

He filled me with 1.0 (which is REALLY aggressive for him, he usually only will do .02 or .03, but I think since I was able to keep getting the Water down in his office, and I didn't PB any of it, it seemed ok.

I tried taking some Nexium (left over from my husband); I've never had reflux before - it seems like it's more the coughing (is that the reflux part?) that ends up leading me to throwing up. I also had some antacids last night as well, but I was still up all night. My doc also told me not to eat or drink anything 3 hours before I go to bed.

After 2 nights of this, I'm about done for!!

Thanks for your good advice - I'll keep you posted what happens.

[lapbandbarb 0]

Wow, you waited the 3 hours and still happening so bad? I also had two horrible nights with it before I went. I had the coughing too so I guess it is part of it. I remember spitting up all over my husband's pillow. UGU!! LOL.

Have you done that to your sweets yet? I would call right away if you have taken the meds and have waited the 3 hrs. Let me know what happens. Good Luck!

[ParrotheadCathy 0]

Reflux and nighttime coughing are two of the listed symptoms of being too tight. Call your doctor and talk to them.

[Numbrgirl 0]

For milder reflux - over the counter ZANTAC150 works wonders - reflux instantly gone after swallowing the pill - no joke. I don't need it all the time but when I do it brings instant relief.

[beckymein1021 0]

Barb,

I had to laugh when I read your response, because, yes, last night (and the night before) I was spitting up all over the place (our sheets, the guest bed sheets, my pillow, I'm sure you get the picture).

I called my doctor and as it turns out, he was in his L.A. office this morning, so I blasted up there first thing. He took out .03, so I have a total of .05 for this fill.

I felt better right away, but this afternoon when I was really dragging (from not having slept the past 2 nights), I tried to take a nap, but once again, I was coughing my little head off. I'm hoarse from coughing so much. :tt1:

Numbrgirl, I'm going to pick up some Zantac150 tonight and make sure I don't eat or drink (even WATER) 3 hours before going to bed. It's getting kind of hard, because this is my 3rd day of liquids...

I wonder how long it will take for my stomach to calm down (from both the fill/unfills/throwing up)...I hope it's SOON!!

Thanks to all you guys for responding...I really appreciate it, it made me feel much better this morning. When I asked my doctor what was up with the coughing, he said your own saliva backs up and that's what causes you to cough.

I never thought a salad, piece of fish or a good nights sleep would look so good....:smile2: