What over the counter acid med works the best? I need something different asap

Call your doctor. I prefer prescription strength omeprazole 40mgs

Also walk as much as possible. The more active you are, the better you feel

yeah I'm only taking 20 mg of omeprazole

Call your doctor. I prefer prescription strength omeprazole 40mgs

I was on prescription strength for 2 months post-op and then went down to the 20mg over-the-counter dosage.

I started at 20 mgs and didn't really need it until I started adding regular food back in. Then I found that 20 mgs wasn't cutting it. I started taking them 2 x's a day and would also use tums chewables. When I talked to the doctor he increased it to 40mgs. That seems to be working. My doctor does a 90 day course post op. When he increased it to 40mgs we decided to do another 90 day course.

I've been having to sleep sitting up or literally acid and bile will wake me up. I went to pharmacy and bought Zantac. I'm praying this works

I am 4 days out. I was prescribed omeprazole 30mg. which I take daily by opening the capsule and letting the beads go to the back of my throat. I then drink a sip of Water and they go down.

However, I have also been having trouble with gas and gurgling. What I have found over-the-counter that has helped is Papaya pineapple Enzymes from Trader Joe's. I was told about these after my lapband surgery and they work wonders! They are a God send! I also have taken Gas-x and snipped it open and put the med in a small 1oz. cup of water. This has also helped. I also use a heating pad. However walking is the best!

Hope this may help.....

The prilosec I was sent home with never worked someone suggested Nexium to me and it works! I am at 11 wks post op and my Dr said at my next visit he wants me to start working my way off the heartburn meds

Does anyone know why we are getting this? During surgery they are repairing hernias etc.. So I'm surprised that I'm getting the reflux

@ - I was told because you are making the same amount of acid in a much smaller space

I'm relieved to hear that this is somewhat normal

I didnt realize about the gas and acid situation after surgery. I was kind of freaking out but everyone on here had good advice. I take Gas X strips and Prilosec and walk walk walk.