Question:
2 times in 3 days I have had vomit or bile creep up while sleeping.

2 nights ago the last thing I had before bed was a calcium and vitamin (both chewables). Never a prob with them before. I am almost five weeks out. I never had acid reflux or Gerd before. Night before last it happened around 3am. I awoke while swallowing. It tasted awful and I brushed my teeth forever. Today I laid down to rest and it was just a pure vomited taste in my mouth, not as bitter, but it wasn't as high into my mouth as the other night. I keep up with all my foods on Fitday. Should I wait before resting? Wait long enough to drink before resting? Take my votamins a different time altogether? The only difference in my diet the last few days is a few more things with fiber (due to some constipation). I want to correct it before it happens again. I see my sugeon Tues for the 6 week check up. Any advice? thanks!    — Elise L. (posted on September 7, 2003)

September 7, 2003
At almost 8 months post op I still can't lie right down after even water. I have to wait a few minutes for my pouch to drain. I really think that even though I am all healed that gravity still plays a big part in the emptying of my pouch. I definitely cannot eat and then lie down.
   — Carol S.

September 7, 2003
It sounds like acid reflus. i would call your surgeon. He/She can give you some zantac or aciphex or something like that to help. I have the same thing and take aciphex daily to help. I know- it is really gross and very uncomfortable. It happens so seek treatment for it. Good luck!
   — Jan S.