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My surgery date was 4/16/13. Overall I feel very good. I last weighed myself two weeks ago and had lost 7 lbs already. My only concern is the acid reflux. Will this go away? It is better with Prilosec or Pepcid but I was just curious.

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My surgery date was 4/16/13. Overall I feel very good. I last weighed myself two weeks ago and had lost 7 lbs already. My only concern is the acid reflux. Will this go away? It is better with Prilosec or Pepcid but I was just curious.

I haven't had surgery, but I am thinking about it. I can tell you I take nexium everyday and never have heartburn any more. It is really good stuff.

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My surgery date was 4/16/13. Overall I feel very good. I last weighed myself two weeks ago and had lost 7 lbs already. My only concern is the acid reflux. Will this go away? It is better with Prilosec or Pepcid but I was just curious.

liquid prilosec worked best for me. I would ask your Dr for a prescription for it. Best Wishes

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My surgeon said that what I was feeling was more to do with the healing than with GERDS. My date was Apr 17th. I take Nexium. No problem swallowing the capsules. I asked if I'm going to have to sleep propped up on pillows from now on. Nope. He said that discomfort will go away, too. And, I had TERRIBLE reflux before surgery. So bad, that I didn't even feel it burning in my chest because it had burned off all the nerve endings. All the more reason why his explanation makes sense. What I'm feeling now is just the healing. And, just FYI, some foods irritate it. I love Tomato Soup, but it is acidic. Others here warned me away from it, and I noticed relief when I avoid it now.

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You may need to double your dose of omneprazole from 20 to 40 to get relief. Talk to your doctor. Good luck.

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I am on omprezole and take 40 mg. my reflux just stared kicking up the past 4 days. So I am concerned, but my Dr is not. He said as my swelling decreases with my new tummy the pressure will go down and my reflux should diminish. Although there are some people who continue to experience it. I hope I am not one of those people. It's uncomfortable and makes me feel hungry.

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I am three weeks away from being one year out and I am still on 40mg of omeprazole daily. I was on 20mg prior to surgery. I still, at times, need to take an over the counter antacid in addition to this. I just get really bad acid reflux.

But it is worth it, trust me! Even if I have to live with being on medication forever, it is better than being obese.

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