For the most part, I haven't had to touch anything except the occasional Tums since about a month out. Now, suddenly, I have heartburn every day even though how much I eat and the type of food I eat hasn't really changed all that much over the last six months.

Is it common for heartburn to just kick in late?? Its kind of annoying, so any suggestions on getting rid of it that don't involve Prilosec (expensive where I live) would be great!

Our stomachs do not understand that at least 80% of our stomachs were removed., and continues to make acid as if it were a whole stomach.

Most sleevers are on an acid blocker. Do you have a costco there? You can get the generic of an acid blocker for pretty cheap. If you have insurance, just tell your doctor to prescribe and acid blocker.

There are some sleevers who have revised to a gastric bypass because their acid problems were really bad and could not be controlled by medicine.

Are you now eating later at night?

Read this article written by a physician who treats patients with acid reflux:

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/26/opinion/sunday/the-dangers-of-eating-late-at-night.html?_r=0

Edited February 28, 201511 yr by VSGAnn2014

Yes it is very common. I had the same thing and had to go on the strongest PPI and it still has not helped. So my bariatric recommended a surgery called stretta. They go in through the month and sort of shrink wrap the part that connects your esophagus and stomach. My insurance is covering it. Thank God because my meds I am on are really expensive $350 after insurance and the discount plan offered by the manufacturer for a 90 day supply. And it still doesn't work.

Plus, I don't like the idea of being on a med that makes your bones brittle. I am hoping this is work.

Edited March 2, 201511 yr by E-girl