Heartburn.....

[lowflyby74 6]

I am experiencing heartburn just drinking water....I have tried to drink room temperature Water but It's not helping. I had a hernia repair done with my sleeve procedure and wonder if that could be the problem too....I need relief BAD! Please help!!

[Chele H 427]

Acid reflux is a very common side effect of VSG. Call your surgeon and ask for a PPI....proton pump inhibitor. Nexuim, Prilosec, Prevacid. Or you can buy the OTC versions. Besides being terribly uncomfortable, acid reflux can do a lot of damage to the esophagus, don't wait.

[lowflyby74 6]

I have called the on call dr. I need something quick and almost temped in taking the infant drops for gas.

[Chele H 427]

Do you have any Tums or Rolaids? They will help temporarily. I hope the doctor calls you back soon.

[no onions 258]

Completely agree -- talk to your Dr. Hope you hear back soon.

I'm taking 20mg Famotidine (Pepcid) in the morning and 40mg at night. I think it's still working itself out as I feel like I may have acid reflux as I type. It's s few hours before I can take my next dose. I didn't notice any issues the first few days.

I've noticed that eating later in the evening may aggravate this for me. I think yogurt possibly aggravates this for me as well. I didn't have this issue prior to surgery and am hoping that it clears up as my body heals and I drop weight.

Edited July 5, 2015 by no onions

[seesuzyshrink 52]

My reflux is getting worse. I wake up every morning between 5 and 6 am with acid in my throat. I have to get up and chew 2 OTC Pepcids then take my Rx Pepcid and in about 30-40 minutes I feel some relief. Guess I need to call dr to see about a stronger prescription.

But I wonder what the heck is causing this? I agree about the yogurt. I think it is aggravatingthe reflux. I have switched to soy yogurt that I found at Whole Foods and it did not bother me this morning. Small steps. I just wish I knew what is going on with this morning thing.

[lowflyby74 6]

Doctor has called me in some drops to take as I am post op 5 days. I was on RX meds for this before and now this hernia has been repaired It's made it worse. Still having issues getting my Protein in...working on just keeping myself hydrated.

[no onions 258]

@@lowflyby74

Feel better soon!