acid reflux? Awoken with crazy bile in the throat and a runny nose. Advice needed!

[pixigrl 33]

Ok, so I had my first "solid" meal last night. I had chips, pico de gallo and some tosdada around 7. They didn't have Soup and I was experimenting with solids. Probably not the best choice for a first solid meal (7 pm). For this, I'm already regretting the choice and should have probably stuck with Beans or rice. I was awoken this morning (4:30) after only had gone to bed around 2:45 with a burning in my throat. The bitter taste and burn in my throat literally worked it's way into the storyline of my dream. I immediately thought it was the dreaded "L" word and looked for all the signs and symptoms for leaking. My HR is normal, temp normal, incisions fine. I think I'm in the clear as far as that is concerned.

Is this frothing? My nose is also really runny. Like REALLY runny. I took the Omeprazol 20 (acid reducer) and a bit of milk of magnesia to help a bit and it's seemed to have calmed it down. I still feel the need to clear my throat of the burn and metallic taste and I think I'm still producing some bile. I have the need to cough a bit and my nose just won't quit. My spit is clear and of normal texture and not tinted yellow or red.

Would the body take this long to produce this much stomach acids? I didn't lay down after I ate and it's been hours. Wouldn't I feel the symptoms around 10-12? I'm just scared and I'm starting to feel like a hypochondriac.

Back to pureed Soups and liquids for me. This experience really scared me.

Anyone else have this experience? My friend experiences a runny nose at the time of eating to let her know she's basically to capacity. This is hours and hours and hours later. Also, the Omeprazol usually is after I awaken. This is the first time I've ever had anything like this happen.

[JeffNNJ 111]

Yes! It used to happen to me in the middle of the night. The reflux was tolerable but the metallic taste was truly vile. I would take a Pepcid Complete or two and go back to bed. Has not happened to me for a while though. I think it's fairly common and quite normal.

[tb21872 31]

My dr. told me to avoid rice at all costs because it swells in your stomach. She also put me on Prilosec for 30 days following surgery. I had no problems with reflux so I guess it helped! I was so afraid of hurting my tummy that I was very conservative when I started eating solids. I stuck with potatoes, crackers, Peanut Butter and A LOT of Beans for quite awhile with no problems. Also, a lot of soft meats tuna, fish, and chicken. I am 4 months out and *still* get nervous introducing new foods! Good luck and I hope things improve for you!

[SerendipityHappens 1,594]

I used to have reflux before giving up WHEAT. Since going wheat free haven't had reflux even once... even since being sleeved. The sad things is, When my reflux was really bad before, I'd eat things like pretzels and toast thinking it was going to help me!

I just mention this because if this was your first experience with wheat products after being sleeved then who knows.. could be an issue.. also some people experience problems with other Cereal grains as well (corn, oats, rice)

[Fiddleman 4,376]

Just as an FYI: my doctor wanted us on Prilosec for 9 months post op. I take 1!a day and on occasion, take 2 a day. If I miss a daily doze I will notice burning in the throat. You can buy OTC Prilosec, but cheaper to get a prescription for it.

[CBT 450]

My surgeon prescribed Prilosec twice a day for 6 mos to prevent these problems and allow healing.

[pixigrl 33]

Ok, I did some deep thinking and came to the realization that I had a square of chocolate (my first) since surgery and chocolate is one of the most highly acid producing foods. Oy...I think I did this to myself. LESSON LEARNED. At least I'll admit my wrongs and work on them. I really feel uneducated about so much.