For the past 3 days at least once a day I have been getting bad heartburn. I am 13 days post op and I also had a hiatal hernia repair. I had gotten heartburn in the past, now I assume due to the hiatal hernia, but never every day like this. Has anyone suffered post op heartburn like this, or should I contact my surgeon? I do have to go for a barium swallow prior toy next visit in a like 3 weeks. I wonder if I should do it now to make sure it hasn't slipped or anything.

GREAT QUESTION

I found out before surgery I have a small heiatal hernia! Also found out that I have acid reflux! (NEVER WOULD HAVE THOUGHT) I never had any symptoms...and occasional heartburn!!! And I mean occasional, maybe 2-3 times a year! Now that I had the Lap Band done, and I am eating solids I have such heart burn and it hurts like Hell to burp!

I planned on callin the dr tomorrow! A friend of mine told me its alright to take the tums. Her dr told her to take 1500 mg each day! to help prevent heartburn!

IF you hear anything let me know!

THanks

I will, though if you hear anything too, let me know. I am going to ask a girl at work tomorrow that has a lap band. And possibly call the surgeons office