Super tight, but only at night?

Hey gang.

I'm on my 4th fill, somewhere around 7cc in a 10cc band. Since this last fill I've been having a lot of trouble at night with reflux and choking, but it only happens at night. During the day I'm fine.

I suppose an unfill is in order, but before I try that I thought I'd see if anyone had suggestions? I really like this fill's effectiveness, I'm down 10 lbs in 2 weeks.

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Try not going to bed right after you eat, allowing a 2 hrs. period should give you time enough for your pouch to be empty by the time you lay down. A cup of warm tea before going to bed might help, too (it «washes out» your pouch).

Hi, I have been taking an antibiotic for the last week and I have noticed that number one, I have to grind it up since my last fill has me tight beyond belief, and number two, I have to also wait before I go to bed at night. Otherwise, I have reflux for a couple of hours after lying down. Not fun!!! One night I even vomited in my sleep and that's when I decided to wait a few hours after taking the medicine before I go to bed. I think you are experiencing the same thing. Can't hurt to try it. Hope my experience helps.

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CINDY

also, I'm going for an unfill tomorrow. I'm so happy and looking for some relief

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CINDY

2 suggestions. An anti acid and don't eat later than around 5pm. Try that first. If that doesn't work you will need a slight unfill. This happened to a friend of mine and I believe .2 or .3 ccs helped.

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Julie
banded 6/6/06
Dr. McKeen, San Jose CA

320/213/goal 199. Almost there!

my doctor wants us to get an unfill if we have any reflux or night cough because that is what leads to erosion/slippage.

HOWEVER..with that said..when they think they have given you a really tight fill (false hope :)) they say you can "ride it out" by sleeping with your head elevated and never eating or taking a pill 3 hours before bed.

so far i haven't had to do this. i'll be kind of glad when i do because my night time muchies are killer.

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