GERD - Indigestion, Reflux, Lumps in Throat/Chest. Exposition of Symptoms and Treatment.

[Madam Reverie 2,958]

cheese.. oh how I miss thee.....

I hope I am on the mend. I think I'd be devastated if GERD was what I had to look forward to as a consequence of this surgery...

[Sleeved in Seattle 280]

Not to be a killjoy, but careful stopping the PPI. YMMV, of course, but I had to restart it after a few weeks off when I started noticing a nagging sore throat and what seemed like hunger (but couldn't be).

But three cheers for feeling well enough to skip it!

[Madam Reverie 2,958]

Oh, I'm still having it in the evening! There is NO WAY I'd go without it. I'm too fearful of drowning in my own bile!

[Molly3 495]

Yes girl, PLEASE keep taking it! So glad you are feeling much better!

[tampa 55]

Madam, have you tried aloe Vera juice or apple cider vinegar for reflux/Gerd?

Pre-sleeve I took apple cedar vinegar every time I had acid reflux. It worked right away. I am almost 3 weeks post sleeve and starting getting acid reflex. I don't want to keep taking meds for I heard they cause gallstones. Worried about the vinegar since I am to new post sleeve. I tried the aloe Vera juice and thus far it is working. It is also very soothing to my sleeve and estophugus

[Molly3 495]

Tampa, what kind of Aloe Vera juice do you use?

[tampa 55]

Molly3, I am taking Natrual Request which I found at SAMs club which is like costco. I have seen it in GNC. I got a whole jug for $7.99. So far so good!!

[Molly3 495]

Awesome, thank you! How does it taste?

[tampa 55]

The Vinegar is very pungent. I just drink a little shot glass with Water. Some people put honey in it. The aloe Vera is okay. I just do shot glasses of it when I feel heartburn. I also mix it in my morning shake. About 1/4 cup. Good luck. Let me know