I'm starving--please talk to me about acid reduction

[rsmont77 101]

I'm on Prilosec and it keeps acid at bay, I had a hiatel hernia repaired during surgery and have not had any reflux since surgery. Prior to surgery it was horribly bad. For a couple days I forgot to take the Prilosec and was real sick, once I took it again I was fine. If I feel I need more I take a Zantac 150 and it works lithe a charm. I am 7 weeks out.

[MoreganK 164]

My doctor put me on 40 mg of omperazole, and that relived any and all acid issue for me.

I also discovered sometimes, I was eating too fast, not chewing enough, and maybe eating a tad more than I needed. Not sure if those are your issues too, but I try really hard now to pay attention to those three things when I eat.

Not sure if anyone else mentioned this yet, but try drinking some Water, that can help too.

[TheCurvyJones 721]

So there is an acid reducer (pepcid, tums) and there is a PPI which is an inhibitor.. it actually STOPS the stomach from over producing acid. You need something stronger than Pepcid... Pepcid is kind of reactionary and not preventative. Try something like Zantac or Prilosec or... there's a G one... can't think of the name. Not GasX.... anyway, think of something along those terms and not on the level of TUMS... which can still be helpful AFTER gas starts.

I take zantac 75 twice a day. Thinking of switching to Prilosec. I get Heartburn first thing in the morning and at night.

[deltadawn817 106]

I have been on Prilosec since surgery. I have tried to go off it a few time since surgery and just can't do it.

[WithGodallthingsRpossible 4]

I was told to take Prilosec every day for 90 days post op. I am only 3 weeks out, and I can feel it when I forget. So, I have only missed 1 day so far. But I have days where I feel like I am starving all day too. I wondered if the doctor didn't to it right or something, because others have no hunger at all after surgery. Don't know. I am usually starving about every 2-3 hours though. Only takes about 1/4 cup of something to fill me to the brim though... depending on what it is. I have been eating Goldfish crackers a lot, because it is the only thing that seems to settle my nausea. I know they are not exactly "on the menu" of puree or "soft foods," but I just chew them really well. They just really help, one of the only things that don't hurt my stomach.

[doreen70 268]

Last week I felt the same. I felt ravenous, even after eating. I was taking Prevacid once daily. Switched to Nexium once a day and felt somewhat better. Bumped it up to twice daily and feeling much better. I also switched my routine up. I was drinking my Protein Shake between Breakfast and lunch. I was starving my the time I got home from work. Yesterday I drank my shake as a snack between lunch and dinner. I was able to cook dinner without having something to snack on.

[Miss Sleeve 31]

I was sleeved Jan 3 2013 and been having burning in the back of my throat has anyone once they got there acid under control was able to get of reflux meds

[castiel 66]

I was sleeved Dec 17th. At first, I had no acid issues. Then after a few weeks, I would wake up with a horribly sour stomach. And I could barely eat something in the morning except for a baby cow cheese wedge just to get things going. I also had a lot of gurgling every 2 hours and it drove me crazy because how could I be hungry all the time?

My doctor made me up my Prevacid to 2x a day. So I'm taking 60mg daily. Gurgling has subsided and I don't wake up with a nauseous sour stomach anymore.

[scsleever 104]

I was told to take Prilosec every day for 90 days post op. I am only 3 weeks out, and I can feel it when I forget. So, I have only missed 1 day so far. But I have days where I feel like I am starving all day too. I wondered if the doctor didn't to it right or something, because others have no hunger at all after surgery. Don't know. I am usually starving about every 2-3 hours though. Only takes about 1/4 cup of something to fill me to the brim though... depending on what it is. I have been eating Goldfish crackers a lot, because it is the only thing that seems to settle my nausea. I know they are not exactly "on the menu" of puree or "soft foods," but I just chew them really well. They just really help, one of the only things that don't hurt my stomach.

I'm still pre-op, so take this as a comment from someone who isn't sleeved... but I know that carbs will always trigger my hunger. So, for me, those Goldfish crackers would make me hungry. I'd suggest trying to eliminate the carbs (the first day or two will be tough) and see if that helps with the hunger.

[rsmont77 101]

I am on under 10 carbs a day and have been in ketosis and burning stored fat. In 3 weeks I lost 20 inches.

[sleever10 109]

I am on under 10 carbs a day and have been in ketosis and burning stored fat. In 3 weeks I lost 20 inches.

Wow! That is fabulous! Do you feel ok at that level of carbs? Can you please break down from

where on your body you lost those 20 in?

[rsmont77 101]

Wow! That is fabulous! Do you feel ok at that level of carbs? Can you please break down from

where on your body you lost those 20 in?

I took measurements on my upper arms, chest, upper waist, true waist, hips, butt, thighs and calfs. I have it overall, but primarily in my lower region. I do feel pretty good and my energy level stays up if I exercise.

[robbie_rotten 56]

So I've now been on Nexium 40mg for about 3 weeks, and as expected no change at all I'm still starving with heaps of tummy rumblings I've even gotten to the stage where everytime my tummy rumbles I've had an antacid......no change at all I'm still starving!!

[doreen70 268]

I try to take my nexium twice a day. My doc said it would be ok.

[robbie_rotten 56]

I try to take my nexium twice a day. My doc said it would be ok.

Expensive though!