Acid Reflux

[changewithin 16]

Hi,

Was just wondering did anyone who had a vsg have acid reflux before surgery and now that you have lose the weight and have several months under your belt, did it go away Pleeaaasse tell me its gone

[2bsmallagain 156]

I never had acid reflux before surgery but since surgery I have it so bad. I take 4-5 pills a day for it. This seems to be the norm. I was told to take an antacid for the rest of my life.

[changewithin 16]

Well then I guess it will be business as usual for me

[2bsmallagain 156]

I'm sorry . I know it is not a pleasant experience.

[changewithin 16]

I know but I am use to it

[MamaOf8 13]

I hate GERD and I have been really struggling with it lately. Everytime I eat, I cough and cough and cough - sometimes until I throw up. When I lay down at night - same thing, even though I haven't eaten for 7+ hours usually! I was really hoping that it would be totally fixed from the surgery... anyone else? Did it heal it for anyone?

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not eating makes it worse because the air in your stomach pushes the acid up

[AKSleever 57]

I need some suggestions on what to take for the acid reflux! I tried Pepcid complete 24 hour, but it didn't work 24 hours, I ended up having to take a second pill

[changewithin 16]

Ok here is what I do which helps. Take a pepcid once a day to control the acid overall. But go to Walmart and get their brand acid reducer which u can take as you feel all the pressure and uncomfortableness. If you do not want to combine those two still take the pepcid once a day and when u feel it coming on take a chewable pepto tablet or a maximum strength liquid antacid. This will relieve you. Try to drink Water after meals because water helps settle the acid as well. I hope this helps.

[mylifeinpink 349]

I was just exactly like you- but now I take one 24 Prilosec- and now- like magic- NO problems of ANY kind LOVE that stuff

[changewithin 16]

i have prilosec but i assume this person did not have did not have a per. for it

[AKSleever 57]

My doc today put me on a heavy duty acid blocker

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it should help believe I know its no fun

[AKSleever 57]

I sure hope so! Looking forward to not having that feeling

[Peaceful 5]

4 weeks post op tomorrow - heartburn is CRAZY - after trying several things starting tonight I am on 2 Omeprazole in the am 2 at night - 4 a day before meals and bed Reglan 10mg - and started tonight all that plus Sucralfate 1gm tab - 4 a day.

Also going in a friday for another leak test - and checking to see if my stomach entrance is too small -

take tums in between constantly all day - UGH

my doc said 6-8 weeks post op and it will go away - PRAY PRAY PRAY