Hello.... I was diagnosed with hiatal hernia and GERD after an upper endoscopy 2 months ago. I was sleeved on 4/20/16 and was feeling pretty good a few days post op with just a little soreness - except I was really tired of all the broths and Protein shakes. Thinking that I just needed to get SOMETHING down, I cheated a little and started sipping French Onion Soup - strained of course. My stomach has been on fire for 2 days now. Like the no sleeping type of on fire... although I had been taking my Nexium faithfully every day. After several hours in the ER, 4 doses of anti-nausea/vomiting & a double dose of Protonix along with a CT to make sure of no leakage, I wondered if the onion soup was the culprit? Onions (and other foods known for heartburn) obviously are not a heartburn trigger for all with GERD/acid reflux, but please be mindful of your diet and avoid any foods that will irritate your already angry tummy. It never crossed my mind since vegetable broth was clearly marked as an approved liquid.

-A

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My surgery date was 4/20 as well and I cheated too as well regretting it! I'm still sore though... Are you?

My incisions look and feel pretty good. My stomach irritation has only improved a notch overnight though. Hopefully with a few more doses of this super Pepto Bismol they sent me home with and trying to flush my system with Water today I'll be smooth sailing.

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That's what diet coke does to me post-op. Makes the acidity in my stomach sky-rocket!