Burning sensation in stomach....6 days post op

[lisaabrumfield 119]

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?

[emsgirl114 88]

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

[lisaabrumfield 119]

Unfortunately yes.

[lisaabrumfield 119]

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

Edited December 8, 2014 by lisaabrumfield

[VSGAnn2014 12,992]

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.

[emsgirl114 88]

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

[lisaabrumfield 119]

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.< /p>

[writers2 0]

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

[feliciafrancis 1]

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!!

[Krazyklaws 9]

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