My sleeve was done on December 1st. As with most others, I am having a hard time eating my daily requirements. Awhile after I eat, I get a burning sensation in my stomach. I am not sure if my stomach is growling, if it's gas, or something else. I do take a pill every morning before eating for acid reflux.

Please help?

Are you still on full liquids? You may want to stick with it for awhile longer.

Unfortunately yes.

My acid reflux pill is a regime the doctor prescribes for everyone, not because I have acid reflux.

Edited December 8, 201411 yr by lisaabrumfield

It's possible you need a stronger acid reducer Rx.

I was on Ranitidine pre-op and continued on that for 10 days. I did notice my acid reflux was a little stronger toward the end of that time.

Then my doc prescribed Protonix. END of any tummy acid problems.

If also make sure you are not sleeping flat for a while longer.

I have six pillows on my bed and I have to sleep with all of them plus a smaller one under my belly. I can say that my belly does not fell heavy anymore when I lie to one side so the smaller pillow can be done away with. I am calling my doctor's office tomorrow because I have plenty of concerns. I feel great, just not getting in enough protein.

Well you are lucky to have lost 11 pounds. I gained 12! Yikes. Presumably from Fluid retention.

I am 3 days post op and I have MAJOR acid reflux, it's so bad it takes my breath away and I cringe and almost to were it makes me cry. I called my doc office and they said to take mylanta or Zantac and I tried the mylanta and that didn't help at all!! I can barely get my liquids down because of this. HELP!!

I had a burning sensation too for a couple of weeks after surgery. My surgeon said that it was a normal part of the healing process and it soon passed. You should check with your doctor though xx