Has anyone had terrible heartburn. Mine is so bad. I was sleeved on April 6 and I would say for the last week it's just killing me

My doctor has me on Prilosec 2x daily. I think it is common to have a problem with stomach acid the first few months. As long as I take the Prilosec I am not bothered by it. Are you taking a PPI? You might need one.

My doctor said since we are not eating much all we have is acid that our stomach produces they told me to try over the counter stuff but if every food gave me heart burn they will put me in different medication to stop producing that much acid. My surgery was 3/23 and still have it

I'm struggling with heartburn, too. I'm hoping it eventually goes away. I am on prilosec twice a day, which helps. I've been waking up at night with my chest on fire. Not fun!

Good luck to us - I hope it goes away!

My doctor put me on omeprazole from day 1. He started me at 20 mgs a day. By month 3 I had to increase that to 40mgs per day. By month 5 I no longer needed it. I think if you didn't have a prior history of GERD it can go away on it's own but it's best to take it until then. You can buy it over the counter or ask your docotr for prescription strength if needed.

I had it for 2 years after i had my daughter wondering if it will take this long again

Edited April 23, 201511 yr by agalindo17

I do take Prilosec ounces a day and Carafate 2 times a day and I still have killer heartburn

I had killer acid that made my throat feel like hot lava was bubbling up. My doc put me on nexium after 1 dose it was all gone and I feel great