What can I take? I'm 6 weeks post op and this acid is preventing me from keeping the food or liquid down, going to doctors later on today to see what I can take but does anyone know if tuna or anything works?

living4myself_gb1-21-13:

My Dr has had me on a proton pump inhibitor since surgery, it helps protect the new stomach (pouch) and keeps the heartburn at bay. Food causes heartburn so eating different food will probably not help. I also used zofran - an anti-nausea medication - for the 6 weeks to help with nausea - which was unrelentling in the beginning. I also took Tums after every meal not only for calcium but it helps make the food stay down. I'm sure your Dr will be able to help

When i was pregnant ( pre- op) i suffered from really bad heart burn and found that cucumbers really helped as well as ginger . I hope you Feel better soon.

Thanks you guys, I'll try that ...

living4myself_gb1-21-13:

What can I take? I'm 6 weeks post op and this acid is preventing me from keeping the food or liquid down' date=' going to doctors later on today to see what I can take but does anyone know if tuna or anything works?

living4myself_gb1-21-13:[/quote']

Call MD and ask for wither Protonix or Prilosec once a day 40 mg. Most of us are on these for 3 months post op.

HW 250/1st Lapband 198/2nd Lapband 232/Pre conversion 2/6/13 to bypass 232. Currently 206 Bariatric GW 134, Realistic GW 150

Call MD and ask for wither Protonix or Prilosec once a day 40 mg. Most of us are on these for 3 months post op.

HW 250/1st Lapband 198/2nd Lapband 232/Pre conversion 2/6/13 to bypass 232. Currently 206 Bariatric GW 134' date=' Realistic GW 150[/quote']

Thanks you guys I'll check with my doctor....

living4myself_gb1-21-13:

My surgeon prescribed Prilosec and Actigall for his patients to prevent ulcers and gallstones. You can buy Prilosec over the counter if you like.

SD:1/28/13 HW:358 SW:338 CW:297

My surgeon prescribed pills and he said take it for 6 month, and we'll go from thr!!

Date of Surgery 12/18/12