Reflux: What Do You Take To Tame The Burn?

[PJ_Sleeve 45]

As we all know, some of us get a touch of reflux after being sleeved. I am happen to be one of those lucky sleevers!

What do you take for reflux? What has worked best if you have tried multiple medications/treatments.

(I have a little secret...I have been drinking coffee and I heard that is a no/no...so starting tomorrow, I will skip my daily cup or two of coffee to see if that helps.)

I was taking Prevacid Solutab, which worked wonderfully, but they are way to expensive (my insurance doesn't cover it). I am currently taking Zegrid. Not really doinig the job, so I am turning to my VSG Community for some insight! ;0)

[New1 201]

I take generic Prevacid daily and I too drink coffee which gives me terrible heartburn so I take a Zantac in the later morning and that helps the acid exacerbated by my coffee. Good luck.

[PJ_Sleeve 45]

I definitely think I am going to get back on the Prevacid (just not the solutabs). It worked wonders for me!!!

So, the Zantac and the Prevacid can be taken together? I can do that! I love my coffee, so hard to give it up! It is my worst vice right now!

[lisa2job 130]

I also take Prevacid and try to stay away from coffee ... maybe have Decaf 1x a week ....

[barbi1281 112]

I'm a coffee drinker and I take one 40 mg Protonix daily. I've had NO problems with reflux or any acid since I've been on it. Little warning though - if you get drug tested at work it gives a false THC reading

[kshepa 77]

Hello, I take generic Zantac 2 tabs (300 mg) daily as instructed by surgeon for 1 year post op, Been taking itfor 6 months now, no problem!! Good Luck, the generic is Rantidine and be bought over the punter a Wal Mart for 4.00 per bottle, a 30 day supply would've 2 boxes.

[kshepa 77]

Sorry my I-phone messed up my message by making unnecessary changes!! I think the message was pretty clear!!

[MsGee33 15]

My reflux was so bad I went to the ER the other night. My surgeon gave me an Rx for Pepcid and nausea meds. I have to take 2 Pepcid every eight hours and nausea meds when needed. I can't eat because everything burns except Popsicles and Peanut Butter. Since I can't eat anything I feel like the acid gets worse. I don't know how long I can take this. Any suggestions on acid friendly foods?

[PJ_Sleeve 45]

My reflux was so bad I went to the ER the other night. My surgeon gave me an Rx for Pepcid and nausea meds. I have to take 2 Pepcid every eight hours and nausea meds when needed. I can't eat because everything burns except Popsicles and Peanut Butter. Since I can't eat anything I feel like the acid gets worse. I don't know how long I can take this. Any suggestions on acid friendly foods?

I would stay with crackers and the bland stuff for now. dairy products trend to trigger my reflux also, so I try to stay away from it.

[PJ_Sleeve 45]

Thanks everyone for your responses! I truly appreciate your feedback!

[Big Smiles 4]

Msgee33, The key is doing what's best for you. As stated, bland foods are good, maybe! That's if it work for u! Bland foods can work bc it slightly work for me. It's on you and how your body works!

[PJ_Sleeve 45]

I skipped the coffee today and seem to be feeling a little better. I am beginning to believe that coffee is the heartburn culprit for me.

[butter-fly 17]

I've been struggling with heartburn, too. I'm 2 months out. How long will this awful heartburn continue? Forever?

[Patienlywtng on my Curves 73]

Try Ginger Tea