Hungry But Can't Eat Because Of Heartburn

[christyky 2]

I can take about 4 small bites of something and have to quit eating cause I get heartburn so bad. Does this happen to anyone else? My husband had this same surgery but this never happened to him. I am taking 150mg of zantac twice a day and it helps some but not enough.

[twoboysandagirl 109]

Try something else. I had to switch from prilosec to Nexium then I got relief. But for me I was waking up in the middle of the night choking, feel like I couldnt lie down flat, felt sick to my stomach all afternoon. Good luck to you.

[christyky 2]

Thanks I'll try something different.

[gettingtohappy 23]

Hey Christy,

I was having a problem with that too. The Prilosec really helped with that and any sour stomach that I have. I take it once a day. I'm still not back at work because I just don't have the energy. I plan to go back tomorrow though...dreading it....I'll let you know how it goies. I'm down about 20lbs in the two weeks since surgery. How about you?

[christyky 2]

I'll have to get that and try it. I hope it works for me. I still get tired after being up about 5 or 6 hours. I have started taking a one a day Vitamin and B12. So I hope that's helps. I am down 21 pounds in 2 weeks.

Good luck with going back to work.

[feedyoureye 3,087]

You can get OTC Omeprazole... it worked for me for the first 6 months, then I quit because I was worrying about Calcium absorption. I have not had any acid except about three days of mild heartburn in the last 5 months. I think if you get on the right PPI you will feel much better.

[gettingtohappy 23]

Feedyoureye please tell me what PPI is. I see it mentioned on the board often.

[feedyoureye 3,087]

Feedyoureye please tell me what PPI is. I see it mentioned on the board often.

Proton Pump Inhibiter- its a type of antacid