Is nausea normal when you lay down?

[mbranham0306 0]

I got banded on 7/10 and yesterday was the first time I had been able to sleep in the bed. I took a nap yesterday and then last night as well. Both times, I had to get back up because I got so sick and just knew I was going to throw up. Is this normal? How long will it last? I went to bed with my husband at 9pm and had to get back up and didn't go back to bed until midnight. I slept a little better then but still felt sick when I got up this morning. I don't know if it matters, but I had the hiatal hernia surgery also. Oh I hate being sick at my stomach! :thumbup::thumbup:

[Jodi_620 37]

Did you eat/drink shortly before? I need to allow time for my pouch to empty before going to bed.

[mbranham0306 0]

I had eaten about 2 hours prior to laying down

[Jodi_620 37]

Yeah, my guess would be that you still have swelling causing your pouch to stay full longer. I wasn't able to lie flat so soon due to pain (good for you!, it took me a month. ) Try giving your pouch a little more time to empty a little before lying down.

[Debbie Debbie 0]

This is not related to being sick to my stomach - I am still in the process to be banded.

But, I was wondering where you were banded at - I also live in KY and am looking at Central Baptist in Lexington.

If you would prefer, you can send me a private email.

Talk to ya soon.

[mmarch54 0]

i had my surgery june 25 and i had no problems...other than having wicked gas pains in my back. as far as an upset stomach, one person asked if you ate anything a while before you laid down? i know if i take my pills before i go to bed i do get a little pain, it probably hasn't gone down yet and i didn't give it a chance and i get a little pain in there...other than that, i haven't experienced any nausea when i laid down. i'm sure things will get better for you. i feel great as far as the surgery part, haven't had a fill yet, going to doctor friday after the 2 wk puree stage, then REAL FOOD...whoooohoo. i have to say that i am a little reluctant to eat now, because i'm afraid something will go wrong...but i've been eating soft foods and they go down ok...but i don't feel as full as i did when i first started eating anything after the surgery. here's the real test when i start eating whole foods...good luck to you!