mumenurse - thanks for reminding me, I got something prescribed last time (Periot or something?) which made me make less acid bile, so there was less bile and acid to throw up ... will ask my Dr whether that would be an idea again ...

charlotte - the smell of ginger is pretty off for me at the moment, but I might try some grated in warm water ... it sometimes helps a little (smell notwithstanding...)

lily dust - they're 8mg, but the Dr said to break them in half, and stick to 2 pieces a day. I'll keep taking them if the bands stop working.

but yes, strange as it might sound, the sea bands still seem to be assisting ... might be the best $18 investment ever! They don't fix it completely, but taking zantac first thing and keeping the bands on is working so far today ... no idea how or why they would work, but frankly, I don't care ... I'm just glad that they seem to help

but I will have to wear a cardigan at work, so they can't be seen ... don't want anyone guessing early!