Had sleeve surgery on June 9th. Am now about 2 weeks post op. Have developed severe acid reflux. It doesn't seem to go away. Have it 24 hours a day and is horrible at night. Actually ended up trying to sleep semi-upright in the recliner last night. Anyone else suffering with this problem? And, more importantly, anyone know how to stop it?

I have it too, so I'm trying to figure out what's causing it. So far, I've realized that anything with "citric acid" (which is in most drinks, lol) is causing either heartburn or acid reflux....... Today I'm sticking to only Water to see if that helps.

Oh PS: I'm two weeks and 4 days post op.

Edited June 21, 201511 yr by simplyamy

Are you taking Prilosec or other time release antacid? My doctors said acid reflux is almost a "Given" for sleevers. I am on 2 Prilosec every day. They do have Prilosec and generic at Costco.

@@GinaSq and @@simplyamy

Are you having these problems while taking a prescription like pepcid or prilosec? I'm really curious about whether you've been taking this medicine already.

@@Shustar - mentioned taking 2 per day - I'm taking 2 generic famotidine (pepcid) each day and haven't experienced the reflux yet. I'm hopeful that my prescription prevents this complication.

Good luck to you all.

Edited June 21, 201511 yr by no onions

Zantac 150mg twice a day. Powering through it!

@@GinaSq and @@simplyamy

Are you having these problems while taking a prescription like pepcid or prilosec? I'm really curious about whether you've been taking this medicine

I have not taken any medicine, I'd like to get on one though..... Because the acid is starting to confuse me with hunger ...... When I know I'm not hungry... Ugh!

Edited June 21, 201511 yr by simplyamy

My doctor says it can also be caused by constipation. I didn't believe him but after I took some milk of magnesia mine got better

I'm taking two Prilosec per day for months. So far no acid reflux.

@@GinaSq and @@simplyamy

Are you having these problems while taking a prescription like pepcid or prilosec? I'm really curious about whether you've been taking this medicine already.

@@Shustar - mentioned taking 2 per day - I'm taking 2 generic famotidine (pepcid) each day and haven't experienced the reflux yet. I'm hopeful that my prescription prevents this complication.

Good luck to you all.

Never had to take anything for acid reflux before surgery. Had it maybe 2-3 times in my life. My doctor prefers to wait for it to pass. If doesn't pass within a week, will put me on something.

I never had acid reflux before surgery, but it was horrible right after. I started on Prilosec OTC every morning, and Zantac at bedtime. After 4 weeks I was able to quit taking the Zantac but I still take Prilosec in the morning. I am 7 weeks post-op and its getting much better! Hoping to discontinue the Prilosec at month 3 and see how it goes...

YAY! The acid reflux has finally passed. Haven't had it at all in 2-3 days. Just hope it stays away!