This is my first post, so please bear with me. I am 6 days post sleeve surgery. I have yet to be able to drink 8 ounces in a day. I take tiny little sips of water or protein drinks and they just seem to sit in my sternum area and hurt. Then I get the hiccups, which hurts, then I vomit. To top it all off, I have the most horrendous indigestion all the time! Tums don't work, alka seltzer chews don't work! Does anyone know if I can take omeprezol for this? Any suggestions welcomed!