Woke up choking on bile!

[LauraD84 18]

So I’m two weeks post-op and had no major complications, just had gas pain first week. This morning I woke up choking on bile and had to run and spit it up, my throat is on fire as well. I just realized that I must of accidentally rolled on to my stomach, but I’m not sure how long I was sleeping on it. Has this happened to anyone and what did you do?

[debbie89 93]

If your throat is burning it might be reflux. Lying flat allows that acid to wash back up to your throat.

[Frustr8 7,886]

Sit up or prop yourself up in bed. Start sipping Water gently to reduce the acid" fire' in your throat. My grandmotherly advice would be to sip a little milk to set t le things down or take a Tums, if you're still feeling miserable after the sun rises, call your doctor's office and check in with them.❤and a Hug!

[MiltonP 121]

Happen to me too now I sleep with 3 pillows it really helps

[LauraD84 18]

Sit up or prop yourself up in bed. Start sipping Water gently to reduce the acid" fire' in your throat. My grandmotherly advice would be to sip a little milk to set t le things down or take a Tums, if you're still feeling miserable after the sun rises, call your doctor's office and check in with them.and a Hug!

Thank you ️

[LauraD84 18]

If your throat is burning it might be reflux. Lying flat allows that acid to wash back up to your throat.

Yes I was lying flat

[allwet 868]

Omeprazole - take daily as directed for a few months post op.

my surgeon starts this 1 month pre op then 2 months post.

[LauraD84 18]

Omeprazole - take daily as directed for a few months post op.
my surgeon starts this 1 month pre op then 2 months post.

Yes I have been taking it at night. I’m getting better, just drinking more warm liquids for now

[winny 1]

Night 2 for me, started 4 weeks post op with the MGP, have had no issues up until now, so discouraging

[Frustr8 7,886]

OMG Won by I do hope things get better for you soon.😫

[Frustr8 7,886]

Sorry I meant Winny, didn't mean to change your pen name!

[winny 1]

Thanks so much, my dr also added another med to try to relieve so hoping tonight will be better, he did tell me it is common....

[libbyleeb 97]

It happens to me if I eat too close to bedtime. I can’t go to sleep with a full stomach anymore.

[winny 1]

I will try to leave at least 4 hours before bed

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

On 5/16/2018 at 3:42 AM, LauraD84 said:

woke up choking on bile - my throat is on fire as well.

I see the original poster, is no longer with us (no she didn't die LOL")

but talking about reflux is always important, newbies need help - answers

Awful, awful, awful!! That terrible burning sensation!!I also was woken up with

that burning, terrible feeling - I immediately sat up - went to fridge, and grabbed

a slice of bread - had about 3 bites - this helps a bit - take prescribed med or

tums. For me - continuing to lay on back would be awful.

good luck

kathy