Hi,

I am 3 1/2 weeks post OP and am battling with heartburn, especially at night. I get it when I eat and when I don't eat...

I told my surgeon at my 2 week postbox visit and he said to try one of the OTC meds but I'm not getting any relief. I've already doubled the dosage (checked dosages for prescription strength first) but it's barely touching it.

Is this normal?

Yes, I think it's pretty normal. Most people are prescribed a PPI post op (my surgeon issued me a 6 month prescription). Maybe see your PCP/surgeon and see if they think issuing you a prescription may help?

My heartburn was tremendous for the first couple of months. Taking a PPI was all that would help me, over-the-counter meds did nothing. On a brighter note, I haven't had heartburn in months -- it just went away one day. Hopefully you will experience the same. Ask about a prescription, and I hope you feel better soon!

Thank you thatch and ms.sss. I've been pretty private about all this but its good to have a forum to ask questions.

I had pretty bad GERD/Acid Reflux before the surgery and for about 3 weeks post-op, then it just went away and I don't have it anymore at all

WTG GradyCat, you are one feline who landed right on her feet. Enjoy the Good Life as much as Possible!

I started getting heartburn about week 4, when I started eating soft foods. I never really had it before and I think it was due to me using black pepper on my chicken.. I am sure the jalapenos i cooked with said chicken did not help either.?