I'm 5 days post-op and I think I'm getting heartburn. I'm getting a pain right in the middle of my chest. Is it okay to chew Tums or Rolaids?

My discharge papers told me to stop taking my Nexium until my first check-up with my surgeon. That's another week from now. I don't know why they told me to stop taking this medicine when it seems like it's so common for us to have indigestion problems.

I'm sure a Tums smoothie (the ones that melt down very quickly) would be fine and offer some immediate relief.

You need to be on a PPI like Nexium, Prilosec or Protonix. Talk to your doc about this ASAP. It was more trouble to have my insurance cover the medicine than it was worth, so I simply bought generic Prilosec (omeprazole) at the store until I didn't need it any longer. You should be taking it daily for at least 3-4 months - most people need at least six for the acid issue to resolve.

Good luck, hope you feel better soon.

~Cheri

I'm sure a Tums Smoothie (the ones that melt down very quickly) would be fine and offer some immediate relief.

You need to be on a PPI like Nexium' date=' Prilosec or Protonix. Talk to your doc about this ASAP. It was more trouble to have my insurance cover the medicine than it was worth, so I simply bought generic Prilosec (omeprazole) at the store until I didn't need it any longer. You should be taking it daily for at least 3-4 months - most people need at least six for the acid issue to resolve.

Good luck, hope you feel better soon.

~Cheri[/quote']

How long did you end up taking it?

I'm on it now- and LOVE that I don't get anything nasty with taking it! Not sure how long I may need it tho'

Thanks for the replies. I'll call my doctor tomorrow. For tonight, I'll try Tums.

I was told mylanta is ok but to stay away from tums Rolaids and pepto