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Marla265    0

Marla265
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This is my first time on here, so I hope I do this correctly. Today is day 4 of post op and I had a horrible night last night with severe heartburn and acid reflux (which I never had before). Today the reflux has stopped but the heart burn is REALLY bad...nothing seems to help it. A little bit of background, I was banded in 2011 and had it removed and converted to a sleeve 4 days ago. I have not been able to eat or drink much. Half a popsicle and a few spoons of malt o meal. I'm worried something is wrong, please advise if possible. Thanks!

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Wynnie    186

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First things first do call your doctor, as only they can give you the appropriate medical feedback. Ok, day 4 you seem like you are on track for day 4. Do you have Protein Powder to mix into milk, etc? Relative to heart burn, did your doctor instruct you to take nexium, Prilosec, etc? Call to see if they are ok with you taking this to reduce acid. I take Prilosec twice a day per my doc. You will feel better day by day, and day 4 seems to become the turning point. Hang in there you made a great health decision, and will be healthier for it.

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Thanks Wynnie, I called my Dr this morning and they just said that I really need to eat something and that if I wasn't holding it down to go back to the hospital. I am now holding fluids down and they are not refluxing like last night but I still feel kind of bad. I was given "Carafate" to drink 4 times a day before meals, not sure it's helping at all. Tums chewables are helping some, but I will ask about prilosec. Thanks!

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Hang in there! you will start to feel pretty normal again in a couple of days. I had really bad reflux as well and could BARELY stomach Carafate. But when I saw my doctor for me 2 month post op appointment, he told me to not eat or drink anything within an hour of going to bed. That will help with the reflux. I know the reflux sucks big time, always sounds like you are gargling mouthwash. For me that has not completely gone away, BUT it has lessened dramatically. I don't take anything for it right now, I am waiting to see my doctor in August for my next appointment, but know that it does get better. I also couldnt eat much for probably a couple weeks, but as long as you are getting in some Protein, don't worry too much. Protein and Water are the best things you can give your body right now.

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Hang in there! It does get better! Agree with Wynnie. Your medical team can give you the best advice. Concentrate on getting in your fluids. Drink, drink, drink! I have been taking prescription acid reflux meds since right after surgery. Supposed to take it for at least one more month. According to my doctor, it helps with healing since you don't want acid to irritate the already irritated stomach lining. So, yeah, ask about Prilosec. Good luck!

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Are you all swallowing the Prilosec pill? I was looking into it and I don't see a chewable...I want to go buy some right now because it's really bad. The thought of Soup broth makes it worse! I am getting a little hungry, but don't know what to eat. Also, Protein powder is mixed with what? Does it have a bad taste? I should have been prepared with that! I was prepared with Protein Shakes but I don't think I can drink much of it right now. I can only get down half a popsicle. You all make me feel much better to know things will get better. I keep thinking I'm going to be like this forever. And last night I was actually regretting my decision. :(

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Are you all swallowing the Prilosec pill? I was looking into it and I don't see a chewable...I want to go buy some right now because it's really bad. The thought of Soup broth makes it worse! I am getting a little hungry, but don't know what to eat. Also, Protein powder is mixed with what? Does it have a bad taste? I should have been prepared with that! I was prepared with Protein Shakes but I don't think I can drink much of it right now. I can only get down half a popsicle. You all make me feel much better to know things will get better. I keep thinking I'm going to be like this forever. And last night I was actually regretting my decision. :(

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Wynnie    186

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Yes I do swallow a Prilosec pill twice a day as ore focus orders. It's small enough but just make sure you do drink with it. As to what I mix my Protein powder with, I use either almond milk, or I have also used sugar free drink mix with my strawberry protein powder. I use Unjury protein powders as they taste good to me and mix quickly with no lumps. It also mixes perfectly with plain Greek yogurt too. I have also mixed the unflavored one in Soup that is no hotter than 140 degrees. You can google unjury to read more. I have also Lund that chewing gas-x pills helps me too.

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Wynnie    186

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Oh also do not lay lat when sleeping use a few pillows under your head, that might help with the reflux too

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      1. LeighaTR

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