Hello!! I am 2 weeks post op and I am having a bout with acid reflux. I chose the bypass to avoid this. I am hoping that it is only temporary.. If anyone can offer some advice, please do. By the way, I was placed on liquids when this horrific reflux occurred. I suffered with reflux before I had the surgery but the reflux had improved tremendously pre surgery.

Thank you.

Edited September 25, 20196 yr by Ms. Golda
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Definatly call you doctor i Had it bad also and he gave me a little pill and it works great - They have a med for this that works amazing

Med is: PantoProzal sodium 40 mg

are you on a PPI, such as omeprazole (Prilosec)? A lot of surgeons have their patients take it for the first six months or so post-surgery.

I had to take Salpraz for the first 2 months

19 hours ago, AJ Tylo said:

Definatly call you doctor i Had it bad also and he gave me a little pill and it works great - They have a med for this that works amazing

Med is: PantoProzal sodium 40 mg

Thank you very much!! I meet with my doctor today!!

16 hours ago, elcee said:

I had to take Salpraz for the first 2 months

16 hours ago, elcee said:

I had to take Salpraz for the first 2 months

Thank you very much. I will meet with my doctor today.

19 hours ago, catwoman7 said:

are you on a PPI, such as omeprazole (Prilosec)? A lot of surgeons have their patients take it for the first six months or so post-surgery.

I was taking Protonix before the surgery. I have a meeting with the doctor today. Thank you so much for your support.

https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/70989a-eng.php?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=77363999&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8zLyVDfQD8I8hCu3-XeY7Fh97rFTkpD6v27F37TI29RzLKaNdKiDz_TiM1BKOzRo_NfiS6IqmuYpTuPc_HRfMUlmpaxA&_hsmi=77363999

For a couple of years now there have been reports of the danger of heartburn drugs/PPI blockers like zantac that are commonly used to help with the side effects of gastric surgery.

Today Canada officially recalled these drugs due to their link to cancer.

Personally, I am completely dependent on these drugs due to the acid reflux side effect of my gastric sleeve. If you use these prescriptions daily, I strongly urge you to contact your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible.

https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2019/70989a-eng.php?utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=77363999&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8zLyVDfQD8I8hCu3-XeY7Fh97rFTkpD6v27F37TI29RzLKaNdKiDz_TiM1BKOzRo_NfiS6IqmuYpTuPc_HRfMUlmpaxA&_hsmi=77363999
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Thank you very much!! I really appreciate your support.