Heartburn feeling after every sip!

[Riz2006 242]

Sleeved 3/10. I'm trying to sip my Water but the heartburn/bubble I feel after every sip is horrible! Maybe my sips are too big??

I did have about 4 bites of applesauce in a toddler spoon and that went down fine. I was scared to try anymore.

I'm really confused on what I should be attempting at this stage. I'm on full liquids (Protein shakes, applesauce, cream Soup, sf jello/pudding/Popsicles).

[Riz2006 242]

Also i completely sobbed on the phone today when the nurse called me for a follow up. She asked me if i had a "what the hell did I just do" moment. Sure did -since the hospital. She assured me it's completely normal and it will get better. I can't wait for it to get better!

Edited March 13, 2015 by Riz2006

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

Did you have hernia repair, as well? That can take a while to feel better. I had my surgery on 12/3/14, and to this day I still have trouble getting Water down. My surgical team says it could take up to a year to feel "normal". Oh boy!

[Chele H 427]

You may need an acid blocker...Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec. My surgeon prescibes all WLS patients for a minmum of one month. Acid reflux is a very common side effect of VSG.

Hope you feeel better

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Call the doctor and get a prescription for a PPI. It will make all the difference in the world when you can eat without your tummy burning. Also call the nurse or nutritionist back and have them review what you should be eating on your full liquid phase. Every program varies and what my team allowed on full liquids may not be what your team recommends.

[liannatx 897]

I was given acid blockers to take the first week, and recommended to take Prilosec or similar OTC ppi for the first 2-3 months. Try that, and try taking very tiny sips and spacing them a minute or two apart.

I also discovered that VitaminWater Zero was much easier for me to drink than Water. I found the New whey Protein tubes in fruit punch (42 g protein) and pour half one into a bottle of Vitamin Water and sip, sip, sip. I have been drinking 3 of these daily since day 3 and really feel like the Protein and fluids have helped me feel better much faster.

As to Full liquids, I was told that they should be thin enough to go through a straw (don't actually use a straw!). So on Soups they should be thinned, pureed, and strained of any solid or chunks. I cant have full liquids until day 7. Crazy how different all of our plans are.

[Riz2006 242]

I do have an acid blocker but yesterday was my first day for it(they are having me break it open and put it on my applesauce. Guessing that takes a day or two to kick in. I will have to try some Vitamin Water or some diet V8 splash.

I know what I'm allowed to have I'm just unsure how often I should be eating it? Do I do 3 meals? I really don't have any appetite.