acid reflux?

I have not had a fill since July, have an appointment on Wednesday.  All of the sudden last week I started waking up with acid reflux...any suggestions or insight on why?

Stress, illness, temperature, allergies, TOM can all make the band tighter. Eating too late, spicy foods, caffeine can all encourage acid reflux! But i am sure you know all that.

You are right to see your doc - best wishes, Kate

I never had reflux until I got my band and it was one of the worst things I ever experiencd. I tried EVERYTHING (antacids, pepto, sleeping in the recliner) and nothing worked but then I realized that if I stopped eating past 6:00 that I didn't have it so for the past several years I do not eat past 6:00 unless I want to be up with reflux. And when Im tempted to eat something at night, I just remember that awful taste of acid in my mouth and that I would rather be sleeping instead of choking on acid reflux.  

Thanks!  I have thought of this also but dont get off wor****il 6:30ish so usually at least 7:15 before I eat and then I never eat after that.  An earlier post mentioned cafienne and at times I do have a diet coke at night...I am going to try some of these suggestions.  Thanks!

WHAT? Diet Coke. Does your surgeon allow that? I was told absolutely no carbonated drinks. I haven't had a soda since October 2008.

yes he does.  I have it over ice, let it sit to let all the fizz out.  yes he does allow it.

WOW DIET COKE?! IM JEALOUS! ENJOY ONE FOR ME !

You might be just a tad too tight. No food or drinks 3 hours before you go to bed. Take a PPI, don't tolerate reflux.