lauraleigh9mm 0 Posted November 21, 2011 So I was 8 weeks out from surgery on Saturday. My weight loss has slowed down considerably, but I still going down. As of this morning I was 39.8 pounds down. I feel pretty good about it. I have went from a size 20 to a size 16 and still going down. I had my first "issue" I guess you could call it. I think I have heartburn or acid reflux or something. Every once and while it just hurts by my sternum. Not long just a minute or so. I also started having a glass of wine about the same time, so I wonder if they are related. Anyone else have that issue? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TijuanaPlication 87 Posted November 21, 2011 Congrats on the weight loss. I've not had any reflux. Are you taking an antacid/PPI? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraleigh9mm 0 Posted November 21, 2011 Congrats on the weight loss. I've not had any reflux. Are you taking an antacid/PPI? I haven't although the Dr. did give me some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TijuanaPlication 87 Posted November 21, 2011 Try them for a few weeks or months even. I'm sure once you're further out and the swelling has subsided you'll be OK. I haven't although the Dr. did give me some. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chowchows 100 Posted November 21, 2011 Don't know if it's the same thing, but the pains I get are not acid. Everyone thought they were for a long time, until they did so many tests on me with the gallbladder issues. They are a combination of gas or overfullness and the scar tissue I have developed around the plication. I no longer get the full stop feeling I got early on, I just start hurting now as I eat more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraleigh9mm 0 Posted November 22, 2011 Don't know if it's the same thing, but the pains I get are not acid. Everyone thought they were for a long time, until they did so many tests on me with the gallbladder issues. They are a combination of gas or overfullness and the scar tissue I have developed around the plication. I no longer get the full stop feeling I got early on, I just start hurting now as I eat more. I don't think that is eat, since I am not getting them when I eat usually. They seem to be in the morning usually. I also wondered if it was because I am now taking a regular Vitamin and it is REALLY big. On the upside, I am now down 41.2! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TijuanaPlication 87 Posted November 22, 2011 It may be worth seeing someone re your gallbladder just to be sure. chowchows was in a lot of pain at the end and I'm sure she would've loved to catch it a bit sooner. You can still try the antacids you have while you're waiting to see a doc. I don't think that is eat, since I am not getting them when I eat usually. They seem to be in the morning usually. I also wondered if it was because I am now taking a regular Vitamin and it is REALLY big. On the upside, I am now down 41.2! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lauraleigh9mm 0 Posted November 22, 2011 It may be worth seeing someone re your gallbladder just to be sure. chowchows was in a lot of pain at the end and I'm sure she would've loved to catch it a bit sooner. You can still try the antacids you have while you're waiting to see a doc. I don't have one! I had it out about 8 years ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forensicmary 9 Posted November 27, 2011 Don't know if it's the same thing, but the pains I get are not acid. Everyone thought they were for a long time, until they did so many tests on me with the gallbladder issues. They are a combination of gas or overfullness and the scar tissue I have developed around the plication. I no longer get the full stop feeling I got early on, I just start hurting now as I eat more. I get pain in my left lower rib area. Not as bad as before. I am taking a prilosec even though he fixed the hiatal hernia. I dont have reflux. I find that I do get a full feeling either just start hurting when I take that last bite:( I have only lost 27 lbs in 2 months but it is 27 pounds that I would not have lost before the surgery and so far I have not gained. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites