I'm nearly 8 months post-op and have just spent the worst night ever with my first ever experience of acid reflux it's awful!! Acid burning right up into my throat all night and now I have a croaky painful throat. This is bad in so many ways not least because I'm a singer and I really cannot have my voice affected by this. I rang my provider and they started me on 20mg Omeprazole a PPI morning and night. I have tried chewing on gaviscone in between and still have a really burning throat. I've got a gig in 2 days from now and I am croaking! Will I be ok in time now I've started on the meds does anyone know?

Edited January 15, 201412 yr by musiclover

Sorry I can't help you on the acid reflux, but I wanted to comment on your surgeon. It looks like you got a great one! Here in the US I've been watching episodes of "Fat Doctor" and it looks like he's helped a lot of people, very kind and considerate with a lot of experience. From what I've seen of his other patients I am sure you will reach your weight loss goals. Good luck and I hope you feel better!

I hope you feel better but I don't think anyone of us can predict the future, even if it's only two days from now.

Edited January 15, 201412 yr by BamaBoo64

Omeprazole has been the best med I have ever been prescribed for reflux. I had taken it a couple of years ago after being prescribed by a gastro-enterologist for other issues. If I take it first thing in the morning about 1/2 hour before eating anything, it works all day.

Before surgery I was taking 1 omeprazole a day and back then I was eating really spicy and greasy foods. Now I don't eat that way but I find myself needing to take TWO omeprazole a day. So weird! but I guess it has to do with our tiny stomachs. I was hoping I would be able to wean myself off of that medication at some point but I'm finding the opposite to be true.

Yes my surgeon is quite emminent here in the UK and does a lot of tv work about bariatric surgery he's well respected in the field.

As for my acid it hasn't got much better all day I have a very sore and painful throat and dreading tonight I'm going to sleep slightly propped up. Errhh I really hope this goes away soon!

Edited January 16, 201412 yr by musiclover

I take zantex for any acid issues. It's awesome for immediate relief and 24 hour as well. The moment I feel a little burning I pop one and its gone.

My GI doc has me on Pepcid AC max 1/morning, Prevacid before dinner, and 2 Pepcid AC/bedtime. It works, any less or deviation and I'm screwed.

Well I am am taking Omeprazole 20mg once a day. I can take it and within a half hour I am good for the day. My doctor thought that I would only need it right after the surgery but I have to take it everyday no matter what I eat, I need to take it daily. But I must say it works.

I have GERD and take protonix morning and evening. Just remember to take your antacid alone and about 30 min before any other meds or a meal.

I'm nearly 8 months post-op and have just spent the worst night ever with my first ever experience of acid reflux it's awful!! Acid burning right up into my throat all night and now I have a croaky painful throat. This is bad in so many ways not least because I'm a singer and I really cannot have my voice affected by this. I rang my provider and they started me on 20mg Omeprazole a PPI morning and night. I have tried chewing on gaviscone in between and still have a really burning throat. I've got a gig in 2 days from now and I am croaking! Will I be ok in time now I've started on the meds does anyone know?

Is anyone having soreness

I am very sore and now have a cough as the acid attack I had 2 nights ago has burned my throat and left me with a hoarse voice. This is dreadful news for me as I have a full gig Diary and I am now worried sick that I'll step on stage tonight ready to sing for 2 hours but nothing will come out!

I've been on my PPI's since the attack but sadly the damage is done and I'm left with this this cough and a burned throat. I really should be resting my voice but I've got to work tonight and just hope I can get through the gig without damaging my voice by forcing myself to sing when it's been burned. Feeling miserable

I'm so sorry. Please, please stay on your acid reducer so this does not happen again. I wish you the best and "break a leg"!

I'm so sorry. Please, please stay on your acid reducer so this does not happen again. I wish you the best and "break a leg"!

Thanks a quick question is it ok to have a cup of tea shortly after taking my meds or should I have a completely empty stomach before and after taking it? Thank you.

Edited January 17, 201412 yr by musiclover

Thanks a quick question is it ok to have a cup of tea shortly after taking my meds or should I have a completely empty stomach before and after taking it? Thank you.

Personally, I wait so it doesn't wash out.

I didn't mean to hit send yet. Ugh. Anyway, I think though, that meds are absorbed in the intestines so it's probably ok.

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