Hi all! Been sleeved for exactly 6 weeks today! I've been eating soft foods for about 4 weeks, but I started integrating soft chicken and that seems to give me a lot of reflux. Reflux is my only side effect but its pretty uncomfortable - constantly having acidic and sour taste. Anyone else feeler same?

Are you on anything for acid reflux? I was on a prescription for the first six weeks after my surgery, but I don't normally have acid reflux, so I no longer take it.

If you don't have a prescription for acid reflux, you should ask your doctor to give you one. It can help.

Are you on anything for acid reflux? I was on a prescription for the first six weeks after my surgery' date=' but I don't normally have acid reflux, so I no longer take it.

If you don't have a prescription for acid reflux, you should ask your doctor to give you one. It can help.[/quote']

Hey! Yes I am - on Pariet 2x a day. But anyway the reflux isn't regular, seems to be triggered by certain foods. What are you eating right now?

I eat mostly Protein, and I still drink Protein shakes. I like chicken (lots of chicken), cheese, Greek yogurt, Jerky and venison. I also eat the Protein Bars. I don't eat a lot of veggies or fruit because I don't usually have room for them.

I'm a year out though, so I can eat pretty much anything. I don't though. I am still avoiding breads and most carbs.

I am still pre-op. I anticipate having to take something like Prilosec the rest of my life. My experience with excess stomach acid is the following: excess stomach acid caused sinus infections, caused my ears to stop up (and reduced my ability to hear), affected my voice and overall quality of life. Stomach acid can be a very big problem. It is important to treat it.