Reflux?

[BarbG 0]

I'm 1 month post sleeve. After small meals, I feel like I'm having acid reflux symptoms or want to throw up. No matter how little I eat, it feels like the food stops. I'm thirsty all the time for Water or cold fruits and juices. Initially I felt very weak and tired, however that is going away.

Nothing else to tell. I was wondering if anyone out there have or had the above symptoms?

BarbG

[Tippy2us 11]

Hi Barb,

My doc prescribed Prevacid from the get-go. I have never had an acid problem but he said it can come on with a vengeance and he was right. I didn't take the medicine, and sure enough about 6 days post op it arrived. Now I take the medicine and have had no more problems. Give Doc a call, sounds like you're gonna need it. Good luck to you

[BarbG 0]

Thanks. I had reflux prior to surgery and my Doc prescribed a liquid antiacid, but it doesn't seem to help. I'm thinking about going back to the doctor.

I'm thirsty all the time. If I drink too much Water then I don't have room for my meals. Any suggestions on how to quench my thirst?

Hi Barb,

My doc prescribed Prevacid from the get-go. I have never had an acid problem but he said it can come on with a vengeance and he was right. I didn't take the medicine, and sure enough about 6 days post op it arrived. Now I take the medicine and have had no more problems. Give Doc a call, sounds like you're gonna need it. Good luck to you

[ybnormal 21]

Hi Barb! Actually I JUST got an email back from my doctors office today. I'm taking Nexium a.m. and p.m. and then Zantac150 in the afternoon. For breakthrough heartburn I'm taking Gaviscon. Avoid Tomato based dishes, fruits and juices, any form of chocolate, alcohol and anything carbonating. Also, if you smoke, quit. I'll be starting my Zantac tomorrow.

Hope this helps both of us!

Renee`

[BarbG 0]

Thanks Renee. I'm taking Zantac (liquid form), however not regularly and this morning, I took an over the counter Prilosec. I have prescription Prilosec, but capsules are too large to swallow at this time.

Hi Barb! Actually I JUST got an email back from my doctors office today. I'm taking Nexium a.m. and p.m. and then Zantac150 in the afternoon. For breakthrough heartburn I'm taking Gaviscon. Avoid Tomato based dishes, fruits and juices, any form of chocolate, alcohol and anything carbonating. Also, if you smoke, quit. I'll be starting my Zantac tomorrow.

Hope this helps both of us!

Renee`

[ybnormal 21]

Make sure you take it regularly! It can be very dangerous early out to have chronic, severe GERD or heartburn. Plus, it hurts like hell

You can crush up the pills and put them in a bit of juice and swallow them if you need to.

Renee`