Heartburn and Diarrhea

[mikekallison 9]

Hi. I'm 15 days post-op and have heartburn and am running to the porcelain g-d. I hate this. I've now moved to the blended diet but still have broth and Jello at times. I also take my Vitamins and Protein Drinks. Will this eventually end and will I be regular again??? Thoughts? Thanks.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Ask your doctor to prescribe an antiacid for the heartburn. That's important so you don;t develop ulcers.

As the the loose stools. Depending on your body's reaction to whatever diet your doctor has you on, it is not uncommon to have loose stools or Constipation. If you are drinking cow's milk, try switching to a non-dairy milk like soy or almond. They may help. Eventually the body will regulate itself as you move back to a normal diet.

[Chele H 427]

Did your surgeon prescribe anything for reflux? Ask for something or get something over the counter. Prilosec, Prevacid, Nexium....just be educated on how your body comes to depend on them long term. But for now, no need to suffer

Some people develop a lactose intolerance....are your Protein drinks milk based? That could becausing the mad dash to the bathroom.

[mikekallison 9]

Thank you everyone. No milk, except for unsweetened almond milk. No reaction to that. I'm on Prevacid twice daily and it helps most days. I just want my body to become regular again and am losing patience with diarrhea. As for eating, I'm following the prescribed menu. Just wondering how long it will take to get back to normal. Doctor says it will take time. I'm just being a baby and want to be normal again.