SO--- I have had 2 gloriously wonderful eating days in a row with NO throwing up! (That's such a big deal to me that I almost posted in the "successes" column!!) I'm at 33 days (4-5/7 weeks) out and have had a lot of trouble with what my husband and I now think is a small sleeve plus slow-to-respond stomach swelling and acid. It feels so different from before being sleeved, much higher in the body and almost in the back of the throat and VERY painful.

I am taking omeprazole (generic Prilosec) just before going to bed, but I just started that 2 days ago and I don't think it's kicked in yet. My doctor didn't say anything about antacids, and I honestly didn't realize it was a problem until recently, and tonight the pain was unbearable. I jumped onto this website and then into the car, and my sweet husband went in and got me some Pepcid Complete--not the most wonderful taste on the planet, but oh, the relief!!

I'm wondering if y'all have antacid "routines" that keep yours at bay. I'm pretty sure this has been going on for a while, just kind of low-level, but it's not low-level any more. Is it okay to take the omeprazole at night and the Pepcid Complete in the morning? They're two different medications--but I know sometimes things work on our bodies in unusual ways after surgery.

What do you do to combat the acid?

Thanks!

Meg

I take my omeprazole when I first open my eyes in the morning. I was told to do it 3 months straight- whether acid or not. I have not had acid and don't know if it is because of it or not!

I was sent home with omeprazole from my dr before leaving Mexico with instructions to take 2 at bedtime to protect the tummy. I was also taking 1 in the morning but am about to drop that dose. It is known to prevent nausea and "fake" hunger pains. I think they usually recommend it for up to 6 months if needed. It makes a huge difference. I'm glad you got some and that it's helping!!!

Just make sure you take the Omeprazole on a completely empty stomach. I've always taken first thing in the morning, then wait 1 hour before eating anything. I start drinking my coffee immediately, but NO food for 1 solid hour. I've never had to use any other antacids in addition to the Prilosec. Now with the pregnancy, I'm on Nexium, and the directions are the same.

If you continue to take it at night, make sure you haven't eaten 2-3 hours before taking it. I had some breakthrough acid attacks after eating this funky chipotle ranch dressing with jalapenos, and I chewed on Tums, but it didn't really help all that much. Since being pregnant, I've had a couple of attacks of acid reflux, but it's been directly related to me eating then going directly to bed.

Thanks, guys. I'm going to switch my omeprazole to mornings and the Pepcid Complete, if needed, to nighttime and see if that doesn't do the trick. I did sleep very well with no reflux after taking the PC in the late evening, so that is a good thing.

Have a great day!

Meg