Going to the doctor tomorrow, but...

[MellyB 0]

Friday will be one year since I got the band. In the past couple of months, I've had some pretty bad heartburn, that peaked last week and was so bad I couldn't go an hour without some sort of antacid. I was having reflux at night, that sometimes burned, sometimes didn't. It wasn't consistent, it wasn't every night, but sometimes it shot out like crazy and did have food in it at times regardless of not eating within 3 hours of going to bed. I had a prescription for Nexium, and so I started taking it this past Monday. No more heartburn (or very little anyway) and I sort of feel a cold feeling where it use to burn. I can also feel something that feels like a bubbling up and hitting a raw spot after I eat, but it isn't painful. I also had bad coughing last night and coughed up mouthfuls liquid about 3 times in the night, sometimes while sleeping. Since taking the Nexium, I feel sort of tight, and I am feeling more restriction than I was before. I had very little restriction, but I haven't gained a pound, I haven't lost either. I'm still coughing like I have a cold, but as long as I don't lay down it doesn't have anything coming up. I napped today after lunch and had zero issues. It's only at night. And within 30 minutes after I fall asleep.

From reading, I feel pretty sure it's either a slip or an erosion. Even though there is no pain, the lack of restriction the past couple of months and the reflux seems to indicate a slip. I'm terrified that I'll lose the band, I cannot go back to life before it. My hope is that since this has only gone on a couple of months that it can be remedied easily. I'm calling the doctor tomorrow, and I'm sure he'll call me in immediately. Oh and I also have hiccups! After I eat I get the hiccups! Like I said, I'm so afraid. Any feedback is welcome, good or bad.

[Mimilou2004 13]

MellyB, have you been to the doc yet? I am hoping for the best for you. I had to have a total unfill for 2 weeks and that made me know I can't live without the band either....I gained 9 pounds in 2 weeks!!! Best wishes,

Mimi

[CHHS 0]

I have the same symptoms except I'm very tight. Last night I propped up a bunch of pillows and slept with my head and chest higher than the rest of my body. It's uncomfortable but it did stop the reflux.