Anyone Have Dyspepsia? Frequent Heartburn?

[Kiki Von Moonshine 53]

Its a possible side effect after getting the sleeve so I was wondering if anyone has this? How many percent of people have heartburn trouble?

[nateeks 3]

hi kiki, i have gerd and it is sooo bad some days, it such a struggle to even eat. having read up on dyspepia, i do see some similarities to what i am experiencing. i always had indigestion but since being sleeved (nov 1/11) i can say that it has gotten a bit worse. my new tummy just refuses to rule! i take zantac 150mg twice a day to manage.

[Tenshi 34]

My reflux has gotten noticeably worse since being sleeved. I'm taking 150mg Zantac every morning and usually another dose in the evening. I'm hoping that it settles down once my stomach figures out that it's not there anymore.

[MzPecanBrown 86]

I'm just under 4 weeks out from surgery and have been dealing with heartburn daily this week. I suffered from heartburn before surgery. My doctor started me on Prilosec OTC once a day in 2009 and it went away. I never had an issue anymore.

My surgeon talked with me about this problem likely becoming worse after surgery and spoke about people having to revise to RNY to get rid of it. I DON'T want this to happen.

I'm going to call my nurse tomorrow and tell them that the Prilosec alone is not managing it at this point. I've read on this forum about people using different combinations of PPIs to manage it. Hopefully, I can find something that works. I don't want any further surgeries, DEFINITELY not RNY.

[Kiki Von Moonshine 53]

What are the causes of the heartburn? I never had issues with heartburn that would cause me to need medication and I really wouldn't want to be going through that daily. Heartburn sucks. I also would not want to switch to the bypass making it a duodenal switch. I mean you'll lose more weight and keep more off but I don't want that. :/

[peacequeen 434]

Yes, I have dyspepsia,,with all the symptoms.lol I had gerd before surgery and my symptoms have worsened. I'm on nexium 40mg 2x a day along with 150mg zantac 2x a day..this is not working. I was told if this didn't work, I may want to call my gastro for further evaluation so I'll be calling tomorrow.

[Kiki Von Moonshine 53]

Oh man I'm sorry you guys have heartburn. Is it that bad where you regret the surgery or type of surgery?

[peacequeen 434]

I've been through my share of complications,,had my regrets but I'm feeling better (aside of the heartburn/indigestion). I wouldn't say I regret the surgery now. Would love to get rid of these pesky issues but I think as I lose more weight, it will probably get better or there is something out there that I can take that will lessen my symptoms.

[nateeks 3]

55lbs gone so no regrets here kiki, just have to find a happy balance! gerd was something i have had for a while - stressful work environment. it had settled down a bit but kicked up immediately after my surgery and hasn't settled yet.

wow peacequeen - sending healing vibes your way!

[crazycravings 15]

Ok- I have been having the worst indigestion ever Nd I'm 4 weeks out. It is constant and I haven't told my surgeon yet. It is terrible!!!

[peacequeen 434]

It took up till just here recently for mine to get better..3 1/2 mths out. Eat super slow, lay off anything that is greasy/spicy and take a prescription for it if your dr will write one up for you. I take nexium and zantac.

[topgun 63]

I take 2 Prilosec a day and Tums as needed.

[Jacreasy 2]

This is a test to see if I know what im doing, just found this app on my cell!! Anyone got any pointers??