Question:
can anyone tell me why i am getting reflux of a night time

I am finding myself having to sit upright to sleep I have had a gastric lapband 12 months ago and had my band adjusted about 6 weeks ago and had no problem then ta lisa    — Lisa H. (posted on May 2, 2005)

May 2, 2005
Please be scoped and otherwise checked, ok? Is it bile or acid? Have they checked for slippage? Erosion?
   — vitalady

May 2, 2005
There are no initials after my name (like RN or MD), but I am trying to visualize the new anatomy of a lap-bander (sorry, I am RNY proximal). If the lapband is merely restrictive (within reason), then there is no reason why stomach acid could go back up into the esophagus, right? I know the opening is smaller, but there is nothing changed in the anatomy (like being transected) which would prevent it.<br> Have you spoken with your doc?
   — kultgirl

May 2, 2005
Hi, I had the same thing happen to me. Too tight! They let out .25 and it resolved everything. what a change it made. Talk to your doctor. Or go see them
   — ELIZABETH C.

May 3, 2005
Hi Lisa, I have a lapband and was experiencing reflux. I was too tight. I had some taken out and I am better now. I also stop eating at least 3 to 4 hours before I sleep and I stop drinking at least 1 hour before sleeping. I have to say though, that you must call your doctor. Reflux is not something that you should play around with. The very worst case scenario is that you reflux in the night, aspirate it into your lungs, get pneumonia, and this can be fatal. OR prolonged reflux can lead to esophageal cancer. You should have a barium swallow to check the placement of your band. Please get it checked out. Sara
   — saras