The heartburn is real :(

[Erissel 12]

Title pretty much says it all. I had surgery Dec 9th, 2016 so I'm a little over 2 months out.

I was prescribed Omeprazole which I have been taking religiously every morning on an empty stomach. I also take one small capsule of a different medication before bed, which I've been doing for a year and never been a problem.

Despite that, since the surgery I've had five or six nights when I've woken up due to the horrific, painful heartburn I was experiencing. I take a couple Rolaids or a generic OTC acid neutralizer (cant remember the name) and they work wonders. Usually gone half an hour later.

Last night was absolutely awful. Nothing helped and laying down actually made it worse, so I ended up sleeping (for like 3 hours) sitting on the couch. My stomach felt like it was contracting and when it did that, I would experience a sharp pain that would slowly decrease until the next contraction (same idea as labor, for those of you who are parents). This lasted for about 45 minutes when I guess I eventually fell asleep.

This morning the acid was still present, but at least the Rolaids helped. Still there, but significantly lessened. I've never had a heartburn episode that lasted this long.

Since I'm already taking Omeprazole and have tried OTC remedies, what comes next? Increase Omeprazole dose?

Btw, my worst fear about having the sleeve was developing heartburn that was so bad that I ended up having to convert to bypass.

Edited February 15, 2017 by Erissel
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[AnneElliot 79]

I am sorry that it's gotten worse!

Yes you may need yo up your meds. Or switch to new meds like Protonix or Dexliant.

Ultimately you need to advise your surgeon and they can do further tests.

I understand if nothing works. The Final solution Is a revision to gastric bypass.

All the best