I had a conversion from lap - band to sleeve gastrectomy on March 20. All went well until this week when I began having severe acid reflux. I have it 24/7 no matter what I eat. Even when drinking Water. I am so uncomfortable that it even hurts to take a deep breath like its really sore on the inside. If I even slightly bend over the acid comes up into my mouth. I am taking Prilosec once a day. I called my surgeon's office today and was told to increase Prilosec to twice a day and to make an appointment with my gastroenterologist. I couldn't get an appointment until April 14. My entire torso feels sore when walking around. I had gotten over that soreness after surgery but now I think it's due to this severe reflux. I had a hiatal hernia repair in 2011 and have not experienced acid reflux since then until now. Anyone had any similar problem?

all I can say is that two weeks after surgery you will still have a burning/sore feeling on the side. feels like it's inside too. I had that for about 5-6 weeks.

after a few days of double Prilosec you will hopefully have less acid. good you made appt by April 14 you will know if Prilosec is working. in meantime avoid irritating drinks or anything with citric acid in it. avoid laying down after eating or drinking and when in bed keep head elevated a bit. eat very very very slowly. you have very little room so you need to be very careful. even water take very tiny sips.