How Long Does HeartBurns last?

[mindy79 3]

I'm almost 1 month Post Op.... I've been experiencing the worse heart Burns... I was told it will get better but the questions is When? Can anyone relate?

[CanyonBaby 1,852]

I'm guessing you are experiencing acid. Are you on an acid reducer? If not, ask your nurse for either a prescription, or a suggested over-the-counter brand. If you ARE on one already, ask about upping the dosage. Good luck to you!

[Terribj 208]

i still get heartburn after a year, but it isn't as bad. I took an acid reducer for 3 months before it finally subsided where I didn't need it every day.

[Butterflyhigh 504]

I had heartburn nearly daily for several monhs after surgery...maybe 9 or so. It was almost always because I wasnt chewing my food enough and eating too fast. It was a real motivation to SLOW DOWN while eating. I am now 11 months post-op and only occasionally have to eat tums or rolaids. It does resolve itself in most cases.

[Gladys62 64]

Get a PPI (proton pump inhibitor) or an acid reducer ASAP!! My surgeon didn't think I needed one and I suffered until I couldn't swallow pills from swelling. I changed from the apathetic surgeon to an amazing GI specialist who has me straightened out! NO heartburn and I can EAT!!

Don't get where I was. That was hell! I couldn't drink 20 oz a day! After a month on a major (new) PPI and Carafate FOUR times a day I'm alive!

Do NOT suffer needlessly. It will damage you! If your surgeon won't help find another doctor. It saved my life!

[Mommabird 367]

My surgeon requires all his patients to take either a prescription PPI or an over the counter acid reducer for life. I haven't had a single instance of acid reflux or heartburn and I'm almost six months out from gastric bypass surgery.

[mindy79 3]

Thanks everyone for your input I was taking acid reducer chewable otc but it wasn't working I called my doctor today and right away he prescribed me something ) hope I won't have to take it for too long

[Gladys62 64]

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