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I'm 5 weeks out and have a severe burning sensation in my esophagus/ throat is this normal?...and remedies?

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it sounds like acid reflux, does warm liquid get up your pipe some times ? They told me mine should some time go away after the surgery but I also read that you can get a temperary case post op for a while, some times short temperary some times long enough for a med to be used. They give me prilosec now pre op and I have been on many over years, its a capsule though, I am unsure what med they would offer you but it might also be if thats the case you won't be using it long term but only while you need it too, I read that too.

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Most sleeved patients are given a prescription for an acid blocker after surgery.

You need to call you doctor, and since you had your surgery in MX ( so did I) if you were not given any type of acid blocker to take home, you can call your pcp and tell them you're having acid problems.

There are all sorts of OTC medications for this as well, but if you have insurance, this is usually a covered prescription. I take Protonix and I can't be without it.

I just had a scope into my stomach, and I am 3.5 yrs post op. The Dr. explained that our stomachs still make the same amount of acid as it did before 85% was removed.

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thanks that you more clearified this Oregondaisy, Yes, my surgeon said we would have to use one and he said if you smoke and don't use one you'll achieve ulcers that I don't want. But a point also would be that they can upgrade you to a higher dose if you are on one too I am sure so make the call.

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I'm 5 weeks out and have a severe burning sensation in my esophagus/ throat is this normal?...and remedies?

I was prescribed protonix to prevent that the first 3o days after surgery.

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Yeah, Protonix is pretty great stuff. I was also told at my appointment (and I never knew this) that you're supposed to take it and wait 30 min before eating. I always took it with Breakfast. I am changing that now. The doctor said it would work way better if I took it 30 min before breakfast.

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Thank You so much for responding my doctor gave me Dexilant its helped so much...I was wondering if any of you have experienced those awful hunger pains and if there is any specific medication that can be taken ?

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Thats cool ahh2bm3, I am pre op until Tuesday, they told me buy my own pepcid complete and use it twice a day, well this post has me thinking and I'll be sure to get a script too after a while. I have some ideas for hunger post op but not yet there to say what I am able to use, I think an herbal liquid or powder surpressant may be ok as long as its not a strong pill. Lots a luck.

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