I had surgery Monday and every time I drink some Protein shake I get acid reflux. It has only been 4 days. Did anybody have this right after surgery but found it got better after healing?

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I was prescribed Prilosec and was told I'd need it for at least the first 2 months. Trying to drink anything the first 2 weeks was hard. Getting my fluids in now. Surgery 1/18/17. 3 weeks out


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I didn't take prilosec for the first month and it was hell. I almost choked to death one night when I aspirated on it. It was terrifying. And then I was coughing up acid from my lungs for over a day. It was horrific. I called my doc and apparently they forgot to tell me all about the antacids. I had to crush them for the first 3 months though because I wasn't allowed to take pills.

I also used Pepcid AC Chewables. LOVED the berry Flavored ones. I used those for an On-The-Spot solution. I'm at 4 months now and just take the daily Prilosec.

Thanks for the comments. My doctor has me taking a Nexium once a day. I take it at night. But when I lay down...ugh...I get bubbles in my throat. It feels weird. Doesn't taste acidic.

I never had acid reflux or heartburn pre surgery. Maybe I'm misdiagnosing myself.

Any ideas?


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