Does the heartburn ever go away?

[SleevedJune2013 1]

There have been times that I have forgotten to take my Prevacid and I get the worst heartburn after eating. I'm 12 weeks post op. Does it ever go away?

[kimbernada 190]

Well... I'm almost done taking mine, and it was a year ago July that I had my surgery. I'm down to every other day with this week being the last week of my prescription. Although I can just buy it over-the-counter if I need it, but the prescription was cheaper. I do still get heartburn from Tomato stuff (like salsa), but I got that pre-surgery too.

[Rie 6]

As long as I stay clear of acidity foods I don't have a problem! I'm only five wks post-op and I haven't taken anything in a couple of wks.

[DeniseM 238]

If you are taking Prevacid every day you should not have heartburn. Talk to your doctor about trying something different or increasing your dose. I take Nexium every day and I have only had heartburn twice, both times I forgot to take my medicine. Also, how you take your PPI matters- my GI doctor told me to take mine on an empty stomach first thing in the morning with plain Water and not eat for 30 minutes.

[SleevedJune2013 1]

Thank you all so much!

[SleevedJune2013 1]

Thank you all so much!

[RJ'S/beginning 5,358]

this is one of the only things that worked out for me....I no longer take Nexium. I have had heartburn only twice since I had the sleeve....

I drink orange juice every night with my Iron pill and it does not bother me.....Yes one thing worked out so far....yeah me..LOL

[ChristineR 128]

I haven't had heartburn after eating but if I eat too close to bed I can regurgitate. It's nasty stuff. Has happened 3x now since April. I'm on prilosec every day for a year.