Heartburn Central

[Futureskinnyperson 29]

HI Everyone,

I had my surgery 10 days ago and since starting with full fluids I am getting terrible heartburn every time I consume anything. It is even happening with Water too sometimes.

What can I do? I have started taking a sip of mylanta....and chew on a tums when it gets real bad.

Please tell me this is going to stop?

Is it oOK to take over the counter stuff like Prilosec etc

Help!

[CBT 450]

I'm preop but my standing script order is for one prilosec two times a day. For three months. That should really help you.

life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

[thishastowork 3]

Crystal Light or flavored water goes down much easier than plain Water.< /p>

[bmooney364 30]

You need to contact your surgeon for that answer, but you probably need to be on something, I am having heartburn too. The surgeon told me it is because my esophagus it raw and that it will heal. He gave me Zefran as needed and I need it 2-3x a day.It is for nausea but it works for heartburn too. Preop I also took protonix daily. If the heartburn continues, I will ask if I can start taking it again.Good luck.

[Healthy Mama 1]

I am 5 weeks out and it happens to me with just Water as well and just about all foods. I never had it pre op anmd it is making eating such a chore, taking all the pleasure out of what little I am allowed.

Please someone further out, tell me this will eventually go away.