Acid reflux is awful!

[musiclover 61]

I'm nearly 8 months post-op and have just spent the worst night ever with my first ever experience of acid reflux it's awful!! Acid burning right up into my throat all night and now I have a croaky painful throat. This is bad in so many ways not least because I'm a singer and I really cannot have my voice affected by this. I rang my provider and they started me on 20mg Omeprazole a PPI morning and night. I have tried chewing on gaviscone in between and still have a really burning throat. I've got a gig in 2 days from now and I am croaking! Will I be ok in time now I've started on the meds does anyone know?

Edited January 15, 2014 by musiclover

[Noor1969 150]

Sorry I can't help you on the acid reflux, but I wanted to comment on your surgeon. It looks like you got a great one! Here in the US I've been watching episodes of "Fat Doctor" and it looks like he's helped a lot of people, very kind and considerate with a lot of experience. From what I've seen of his other patients I am sure you will reach your weight loss goals. Good luck and I hope you feel better!

[SlowlybutSurely 73]

I hope you feel better but I don't think anyone of us can predict the future, even if it's only two days from now.

Edited January 15, 2014 by BamaBoo64

[Miss Mac 6,262]

Omeprazole has been the best med I have ever been prescribed for reflux. I had taken it a couple of years ago after being prescribed by a gastro-enterologist for other issues. If I take it first thing in the morning about 1/2 hour before eating anything, it works all day.

[Ree 215]

Before surgery I was taking 1 omeprazole a day and back then I was eating really spicy and greasy foods. Now I don't eat that way but I find myself needing to take TWO omeprazole a day. So weird! but I guess it has to do with our tiny stomachs. I was hoping I would be able to wean myself off of that medication at some point but I'm finding the opposite to be true.

[musiclover 61]

Yes my surgeon is quite emminent here in the UK and does a lot of tv work about bariatric surgery he's well respected in the field.

As for my acid it hasn't got much better all day I have a very sore and painful throat and dreading tonight I'm going to sleep slightly propped up. Errhh I really hope this goes away soon!

Edited January 16, 2014 by musiclover

[ASKSARAH - Sleeve 256]

I take zantex for any acid issues. It's awesome for immediate relief and 24 hour as well. The moment I feel a little burning I pop one and its gone.

[Cabingirl 55]

My GI doc has me on Pepcid AC max 1/morning, Prevacid before dinner, and 2 Pepcid AC/bedtime. It works, any less or deviation and I'm screwed.

[Mocha2871 182]

Well I am am taking Omeprazole 20mg once a day. I can take it and within a half hour I am good for the day. My doctor thought that I would only need it right after the surgery but I have to take it everyday no matter what I eat, I need to take it daily. But I must say it works.

[SuperFab 689]

I have GERD and take protonix morning and evening. Just remember to take your antacid alone and about 30 min before any other meds or a meal.

[newu2014 15]

I'm nearly 8 months post-op and have just spent the worst night ever with my first ever experience of acid reflux it's awful!! Acid burning right up into my throat all night and now I have a croaky painful throat. This is bad in so many ways not least because I'm a singer and I really cannot have my voice affected by this. I rang my provider and they started me on 20mg Omeprazole a PPI morning and night. I have tried chewing on gaviscone in between and still have a really burning throat. I've got a gig in 2 days from now and I am croaking! Will I be ok in time now I've started on the meds does anyone know?

Is anyone having soreness

[musiclover 61]

I am very sore and now have a cough as the acid attack I had 2 nights ago has burned my throat and left me with a hoarse voice. This is dreadful news for me as I have a full gig Diary and I am now worried sick that I'll step on stage tonight ready to sing for 2 hours but nothing will come out!

I've been on my PPI's since the attack but sadly the damage is done and I'm left with this this cough and a burned throat. I really should be resting my voice but I've got to work tonight and just hope I can get through the gig without damaging my voice by forcing myself to sing when it's been burned. Feeling miserable

[SuperFab 689]

I'm so sorry. Please, please stay on your acid reducer so this does not happen again. I wish you the best and "break a leg"!

[musiclover 61]

I'm so sorry. Please, please stay on your acid reducer so this does not happen again. I wish you the best and "break a leg"!

Thanks a quick question is it ok to have a cup of tea shortly after taking my meds or should I have a completely empty stomach before and after taking it? Thank you.

Edited January 17, 2014 by musiclover

[SuperFab 689]

Thanks a quick question is it ok to have a cup of tea shortly after taking my meds or should I have a completely empty stomach before and after taking it? Thank you.

Personally, I wait so it doesn't wash out.