So, I have had a bit of trouble with stomach acid over the last couple of weeks. My surgeon increased my pantoprazole to twice a day about a week ago. Twice since then, I have woken up with acid coming up and choking me. I cough and sputter, and it feels like it goes up into my nose and into my lungs. This concerns me greatly because it is painful and now I am afraid to lie down, and I cannot sleep in my recliner (I'm a lifelong side sleeper) I have been suffering with bad hunger pangs and I know acid causes that too. Has this happened to anyone else? I think it may be related to my eating half a banana, but that is the only thing I can think of that was different. I also gained back three pounds in just a week, so I am very upset and discouraged at this point. I feel like my body is fighting against me a bit and I am letting it get to me. I plan to call my surgeon tomorrow. I have an appointment 8/22. If I can't get this under control, I am going to be miserable! Now I wish I had gone with RNY.

I just have random hiccups and have issues drinking water.. Hope it gets better

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I was diagnosed with gerd (gastroesophageal reflux disease), prior to my sleeve and I also had a small hiatal hernia that was repaired during my surgery. So, I have been taking Omeprazol before surgery and I still take it every evening. My problem seems to be gas or indigestion, no reflux, but just kinda bubbly in my guts. I chew a couple of Simethicone tablets and the indigestion/gas goes away. I'm fortunate that it doesn't happen every night, nor do I wake up with reflux like I did prior to surgery.

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This is one of my biggest fears! I am glad to know that Nexium may be an option.

Question for both of you, @ and @justthere4theshow - did either of you have reflux before the sleeve? Or a hernia? I have occasional heartburn now, but I have a hiatal hernia that the doc is fixing at the same time as my sleeve.

I can count on 1 hand how many times I've had heart burn or acid reflex. I have not had surgery yet but I am wondering if everyone get this after surgery?

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GasX strips

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Check with your doctor.

This happened to me

I was told to start taking one tablet three times a day instead of two.

Also to use Gaviscon as well .

The tablets coat your stomach and the Gaviscon sits on top of your stomach contents . Soothing when you regurgitate.

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For me when this occured... it was the PPI that was causing my reflux!! It was my body's way of rejecting it.

I stopped it completely and after 2 days it was completely gone never to return.. thankfully!

@ How are you weaning off the PPI? I will be starting that process too.

@@ajg91342

At first, I took it every 1.5 days, as at 2 days first time I had very mild bit of reflux. Did that for nearly a week.

Then I took it every 2 days, and I was fine.

Now I am trialling every 3 days. So far I am OK. No reflux.

If all OK, I will then take it every 4th day, then 5th etc, then 6th, then a week later.

I was advised by a member on another forum to do it very slowly, so I am copying her method and watching for any reactions.

I will still refill my script and keep it for any emergencies.

Good luck!

P E P C I D!!!!!! I have taken ONE dose and I have NO burning, and no pain when my sleeve is empty anymore. Thank goodness!!!!

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Thanks! That is actually pretty much how my GI doctor suggested to taper. Let me know how it goes for you

@@ajg91342

Great, that's good to hear that your doctor suggested the same.

And you too, please, let us know how you go.

Good luck!