Heart Burn!

[cfurrey 53]

Since surgery i have had bad heart burn is this normal i forgot to ask my surgeon today about it! What are some things i can do ther than tums?

[lawismylife 41]

No, it's not unless you just had surgery and you are swollen. Heartburn either means you are too tight, you slept on a full pouch, or possibly a slipped band. You should call your doc.

[adorkbl 156]

It can happen if you eat too close to bedtime. If it persists or gets worse, call your doctor. If it is so bad you are waking up choking or coughing at might, talk to your doctor right away.

Mine was te result of a hiatal hernia which I am having repaired surgically.

[melissa808 5]

Heartburn is not a good thing. You should definitely speak to dr about it. I had it for months before my doctors decided to do an endoscopy which revealed that my band had slipped up. If you are not eating foods that would generally cause heartburn ( sauces, fried foods, etc) call your doctor. Not trying to worry you but you dont want to delay. mine got to the point where I felt like I as choking all the time and the heartburn kept me up an note. No amount of runs or Maalox would help. Good luck

[cfurrey 53]

I had an appt today just forgot to ask im not choking but does keep me awake if i dont have tums or milk! Thanks for the input ill call thursday! Im on a very light no fast food ir fried food diet! But i sure dont want a band slippage! Thanks again!

[kiki2727 0]

Hi. I doubt ur band has a slipped just because u have heartburn If u can drink anything and it just comes up that means it slipped. If u have heartburn just go back to liquids for a few days and don't eat a few hours before bed.

[cfurrey 53]

Ya doc says its probably nothing serious since i dont have reflux and tums and milk help he said try staying away from tomatoes or sauces of that sort! And spicy food he says im probably sensitive cuz i may have some swelling still!