I've never experienced reflux before my surgery. Now I get it from even drinking water. I haven't yest started on purée foods. Is it likely to improve once I start eating food to absorb the acid?

while food doesnt really absorb acid. you'll find your stomach calms down enough so that you should be okay, just go easy, follow your eating rules, and talk to your surgeon about an acid reducer.

Good luck, youll do great!

I had gerd and terrible heartburn for 2 weeks postop. After suffering for a week i finally asked for nausea meds and a PPI (pepcid) which helped got me through thr liquid ohase. Today is my 2nd day with puree and i havent had any more reflux. Fingers crossed

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I've never experienced reflux before my surgery. Now I get it from even drinking water. I haven't yest started on purée foods. Is it likely to improve once I start eating food to absorb the acid?

Did they prescribe a PPI? This is normal following surgery but should be treated. There's no need to feel like crap.

If you aren't taking PPIs already, definitely talk to your surgeon about it. I was told to take omeprazole 40mg daily for the first 2 months whether I had reflux or not. Lowering acid levels helps your stomach heal. If you are taking a PPI, ask about switching. Different ones can be more or less effective in different people.

And are you experiencing actual acid reflux or more of a regurge of what you swallow? If it is the latter, it could be a motility issue. Regardless, you should still talk to your surgeon about your symptoms.