Was Feeling Great...at first =0(

[agives130 0]

My doctor prescribed me Protonix which I took my first dose of yesterday....awww so much better. However, I'm starting to think I might have an ulcer because last night I woke up with my stomach burning like I swallowed 10 whole jalepenos! It went on for about 3 hours and I couldn't get it to stop. Finally, I drank some ice cold powerade/water mix and it seemed to start calming down.

Needless to say I lost a lot of sleep this weekend. I'm glad I will be seeing the doctor tomorrow. One good thing is that I am up to drinking 2oz. at a time now. So it is getting better.

I will keep you all posted!

[Swiftflow 6]

In the meantime you may try to sleep on an incline or in a recliner if you feel acid coming up your throat. Also see if it might work best to take the PPI just before sleeping too. You probably know this as well, but they say not to eat right before bed--drinking is ok.

[educationrulz 18]

My doctor prescribed me Protonix which I took my first dose of yesterday....awww so much better. However, I'm starting to think I might have an ulcer because last night I woke up with my stomach burning like I swallowed 10 whole jalepenos! It went on for about 3 hours and I couldn't get it to stop. Finally, I drank some ice cold powerade/water mix and it seemed to start calming down.

Needless to say I lost a lot of sleep this weekend. I'm glad I will be seeing the doctor tomorrow. One good thing is that I am up to drinking 2oz. at a time now. So it is getting better.

I will keep you all posted!

Hope you're able to get some answers and feel better soon. Did the surgeon fix your hernia while doing the sleeve?

[cwalker 12]

I was sleeved on the 29th, right behind you. I hope things get better for you. It is a adjustment thats for sure. Go see Doctor and feel better soon. Carla:001_smile:

[agives130 0]

Update..

So I went to the DR today and everything looked great. He didn't feel the need to do the Endoscopy since all of my symptoms have stopped. Unfortunately, the Protonix made me break out in hives so I am now trying Prilosec in the morning and Pepcid AC at night.

We've came to the conclusion that the Carafate was the the root of the problem and everything just spiraled out of control from there. Through it all I never vomitted when I ate or drank. Only when I took that darn Carafate. I happened to be in the 1% of folks who just can't tolerate it.

I really appreciate all of the concern & support. :biggrin2:

Oh one more thing. I lost a total of 25 pounds so far!

(5 days pre-op + 12 days post-op)

Now that's AMAZING! :001_tongue:

Off to try my first soft food.. mashed potatoes & taking it slow.

Later!

SW/CW/GW

307/282/140

[Swiftflow 6]

Wonderful news! thanks for the update!

[deletedsally 8]

That's super! I'm glad to hear that you are better.

[stcyt 15]

WOW!!! good job on 25 lbs..... good to hear your feeling better

[lmmore 0]

Good for you.........keep it going.