Will this go away???

[Ms. E 5]

Since my surgery I cannot stand to drink any kind of Crystal Light or flavored water, I tried Isopure Apple Mellon and I had acid reflux in all day, I have to take Pepcid AC a day sometimes two times a day to be able to eat and get my Water in. All I can drink is milk and plain water. Does this ever go away?

[Tiffykins 672]

The pepcid is only going to treat the symptoms of reflux because it works differently than a PPI such as Nexium, Prilosec, Protonix. It's an H2blocker so it doesn't stop the acid production. You might want to talk to your doctor about taking a true PPI so you can get resolution.

I never dealt with true reflux because I caught it soon enough by going on Prilosec 20mg once daily.

[klus263 9]

I had issues with crystal light or any type of sweetners when I was first sleeved. It did go away after a month. I still prefer Water but I can use the propel drink tubes that is not bad.

[NJMOMof2 17]

Funny I had the opposite! I could not drink plain Water, it hurt my stomach! I am now 7 weeks out and can drink water with no problem. YES it's temporary! Drink what feels good. I did better with room temperature liquids. Good Luck!!!!

[MommyTawnie 3]

It sounds like you need a better ppi.. Explain to the doctor waht is going on and see if he can prescribe you something different.. I am taking Nexium and it is a god send.. Over time yes it will get better, but for now try sipping some hot tea 30 minutes after eating. I was told alot of the reflux is caused by mucus pushing the acid back up. The hot tea will help break it down.. Best of luck to you!!