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tryinagain    1

tryinagain
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I am 4 months post op and have not had any problems at all, until this morning about 4 am.

To begin with, I had 2 teeth pulled yesterday so I had only liquids to eat afterwards, when I became hungry. Took a pain pill before going to bed at 10. Then, at 4 am, I woke up choking......burning behind my breast bone......and bubbling in my throat (like I had swallowed an alka selzer tablet).....then thick clear liquid started pouring out of my mouth ( I couldn't swallow)......I was so scared. I got myself to sit up in the bed and it took about 10 minutes for it all to stop. I went back to sleep and woke up at my regular time and was ok, felt a little strange but ok.

Is this what is called sliming or something else? I don't know whether to call my Dr. or not.

I have taken these pain pills before and nothing happened, so I don't think it was that.

Any input would be appreciated.

Thank you,

AKA Jeri

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Susanne    32

Susanne
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It almost sounds like heartburn - was this the first time that you didn't take your PPI by any chance or that you took a different PPI?

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juliarh    35

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First, always call your dr. if you have a medical concern. Second, it sounds like a lot like you had a bunch of acid and if you're not taking a PPI (nexium, prevacid), then you should ask your dr. about it -- I am still taking a PPI 5 1/2 months out -- I had a very similar sounding incident too (but earlier on, maybe 3 weeks out) and my dr. temporarily increased my PPI -- now, I have no problems.

But I really do want to emphasize that you should always call your dr. if you have concerns, ok?? (Like you should call him/her about this.)

Take care!

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LilMissDiva Irene    3,282

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I agree 100% with Julia, just to be safe - call and get some advice from your Dr. :)

I hope you're getting to feeling better soon!

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tryinagain    1

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Thank you all so much for your answers. I've had heartburn in the past (used to have HB quite alot til i got my lap band and it stopped after that) and it wasn't the same. I don't know what PPI is, I have only taken my Vitamins and a few pain meds after my surgery. My Dr. is 150 miles away and it was 4 in the morning. But you are right I should have called them. I can't help but think it had something to do with having 2 teeth pulled yesterday. Maybe some drainage from that. I don't know. But if it ever happens again I will be on the phone to my Dr. Again, thanks for your input!

Jeri

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LilMissDiva Irene    3,282

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Thank you all so much for your answers. I've had heartburn in the past (used to have HB quite alot til i got my lap band and it stopped after that) and it wasn't the same. I don't know what PPI is, I have only taken my Vitamins and a few pain meds after my surgery. My Dr. is 150 miles away and it was 4 in the morning. But you are right I should have called them. I can't help but think it had something to do with having 2 teeth pulled yesterday. Maybe some drainage from that. I don't know. But if it ever happens again I will be on the phone to my Dr. Again, thanks for your input!

Jeri

A PPI is short for Proton Pump Inhibitor. It is an over the counter medicine that slows down the production of stomach acid since our stomachs are but a minimum of the size it used to be, and the pumps do not recognize this. I use Omeprazole (Prilosec) and it works really good.

Hang in there!

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A PPI is short for Proton Pump Inhibitor. It is an over the counter medicine that slows down the production of stomach acid since our stomachs are but a minimum of the size it used to be, and the pumps do not recognize this. I use Omeprazole (Prilosec) and it works really good.

Hang in there!

Thank you, I will ask my Dr. about getting some.

Jeri

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Infernored    5

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Most pain medications can cause major heartburn if not taken with plenty of Water and some food. Especially for medications like lortab, aleve, and motrin. Taking these medications and sitting up for at least half hour, along with water and a few bites of food will prevent the burning.

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pattimomof3nj    21

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I had one tooth pulled a few weeks ago and the pain meds had my puking my guts up! maybe this is what was happening, but you didn't realize it! I wasn't heaving or anything just standing there and the sparse contents of my guts were coming out! needless to say, i took one pain pill and one antibiotic, didn't know which caused the issue. then switched to good old Tylenol and felt much better after having a yogurt!

Hope your mouth feels better soon!!

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myrori    55

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I think the fact that you only had liquids all day and then took a pain pill irritated your stomach causing and over production of acid.

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tryinagain    1

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Thank you all for your suggestions and support. I think it was poison from the abcess and infection that caused my problem. It never happened again and where my ex teeth were is now fully healed. Now if I can just start losing lbs again. I am in a stall. LOL.... Again, thank you!

Jeri

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