Upset belly

[tabbycat 2]

Hi...I am 6 weeks post op and twice in the last week I have been awoken in the middle of the night feeling like I am going to vomit. Lots of retching, coughing and it feels awful. Then for a couple of days my stomach and intestines are grumbling, and I ha pave the worst rancid taste. Any ideas on why this would be happening? It really caught me off guard because others wise all has been going really well.

[Daisee68 2,493]

Sounds like it could be acid reflux. Are you taking a daily med for that?

[newbeginnings1965 48]

Sounds like acid reflux, r u taking any meds for this?

[tabbycat 2]

I am taking Pepcid 2 x per day.

[Daisee68 2,493]

You may need a prescription PPI (i.e. Pantoprozole). Surprised your doctor didn't give you a prescription for that. Call your surgeon tomorrow and get that. It will take a week or so to work but should help. You should be able to also take Pepcid in the meantime (but ask dr to be sure).

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Agreed you need a PPI. Prilossec, omeprazole, zantac etc... Over the counter is good, prescription strength is better. It takes a good 5 days to get into your system and work & it only works when taking it regularly. Call your doc and get a script ASAP.

[BeagleLover 1,020]

I agree with taking the PPI for at least 2 weeks post surgery. I recently had a few episodes and hate when that happens!

I recently went to my surgeon for a one year followup. The problem was that I was eating and drinking too late to get all the Protein and liquids in. He suggested that I stop eating and drinking by 7:00pm. I haven't had any reflux problem after I did that.

Good luck!

[tabbycat 2]

Thanks for the suggestions! I am on prescription strength Pepcid. I do think I am eating too late. I find it hard to get all my Protein and Water in which pushes eating later than I would like. I'll work on that and will call my doctor today.

[Bndtoslv 292]

Definitely reflux. Ask your doctor for a different presceiption. Nexium worked for me. Also don't eat before bed

Edited October 9, 2015 by Bndtoslv