Acid reflux

[saramichelle917 16]

I had GERD really bad prior to surgery. It was most likely weight related because I never had the problem until I put on my weight. Now, after surgery, my acid reflux is horrible at night. I was wondering if anyone else experienced this and what helped?

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[Bufflehead 6,358]

It did not happen to me, but I know you should reach out aggressively to your health care team (bariatric surgeon, PCP, etc.) for help in curing this. Letting acid reflux go on without treating it can be dangerous. It *can* be managed and there is no reason you need to live with it.

[GinaCampbell 434]

I have had GERD for years pre op. Mine is much better now. But I use my PPI and a Gaviscon liquid before bed. I am told it forms a sort of barrier between the sleeve contents and the throat. I use it a couple of times between 6 pm and midnight if needed.

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[Nikkicee 3]

For a few days post op, I had really bad reflux (have had GERD for many years resistant to most treatments). My doctor told me one TUMS would be ok to take if needed. BUT check with your surgeon to be sure they are ok with it

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[Monica35 5]

Which surgery did you have? I specifically chose the rny to avoid the increased probability of acid reflux increase that comes with sleeve. I would call the surgeon for his specific guidelines. My surgeon automatically prescribed an additional Proton Pump Inhibitor (ppi) added to the nexium I was already using for 90 days post op). After that I tapered off the nexium and have had reflux issues yet...I did have lots of gas pressure for about 8 weeks post op which was easily treated with a gasx type otc med. If the reflux is mostly happening at night, maybe not eating for like 2 hours before bed might help a little as well?

[saramichelle917 16]

I am and have been taking something prescribed to me for acid reflux. It just seems to still be really bad at night for some reason.

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[Mistie 201]

Was on Nexium preop for years. Post op they put me on Protonix and I stayed on it. Have had to start using Pepcid more regularly, but it IS effective.

[Dub 10,017]

I'd get reflux and heartburn a couple times every week prior to sleeve surgery. My food choices were horrid.

Since my sleeve surgery 11 months ago I've taken actual pills for this (OTC stuff) only twice. chewable antacids have taken care of the mild flair ups that I've had just a handful of other times.

I'm grateful for this and glad that I can still enjoy spicy stuff....maybe even more often now.

[Nikkicee 3]

Also, elevate the head of your bed. You can do this with multiple pillows or buy a wedge pillow. Laying flat can cause the reflux to be worse at night

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