Hello beautiful people! Like many sleevers I developed heartburn after surgery. I was taking OTC generics (same as Prilosec) which did a great job of controlling it, but because of my family history of neurological issues I asked my nut about other options; she suggested trying enteric peppermint oil. I've been taking it for a few days with promising results. It certainly doesn't last 24 hours but if I take it about 30 mins before I eat, it controls it. The one I take also has fennel in it and is marketed for people with IBS, which I don't have. Just wanted to throw that out for anyone seeking to conquer post op GERD.

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I found that laying down right after eating is what causes it for me. Best is to remain vertical.

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Hello beautiful people! Like many sleevers I developed heartburn after surgery. I was taking OTC generics (same as Prilosec) which did a great job of controlling it, but because of my family history of neurological issues I asked my nut about other options; she suggested trying enteric peppermint oil. I've been taking it for a few days with promising results. It certainly doesn't last 24 hours but if I take it about 30 mins before I eat, it controls it. The one I take also has fennel in it and is marketed for people with IBS, which I don't have. Just wanted to throw that out for anyone seeking to conquer post op GERD.


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Love this thanks much

4 hours ago, painter88 said:

Best is to remain vertical

totally true

if/when i were eat some chocolate

in the middle of the night i would wake up "screaming" in pain from heartburn!!

kathy

14 hours ago, triplethreat said:

enteric peppermint oil.

Im pre op and learning this is great info thx How do you take it. Oil form just dot on your tongue? Or capsules?

I take it as a gel capsule. They smell nice, too.

Hello beautiful people! Like many sleevers I developed heartburn after surgery. I was taking OTC generics (same as Prilosec) which did a great job of controlling it, but because of my family history of neurological issues I asked my nut about other options; she suggested trying enteric peppermint oil. I've been taking it for a few days with promising results. It certainly doesn't last 24 hours but if I take it about 30 mins before I eat, it controls it. The one I take also has fennel in it and is marketed for people with IBS, which I don't have. Just wanted to throw that out for anyone seeking to conquer post op GERD.


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Having GERD for years I've found that drinking water with baking soda mixed really helps when heartburn gets bad and medicine takes too long to react. I have trouble especially at night, waking up with food and acid burning my throat and throwing up. The baking soda quickly helps to ease the burning and settle my stomach. Hope this helps!

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