lapnicky 39 Posted February 20, 2014 I'm nine days post op and I've started having heartburn and acid reflux. Does it calm down as the tummy heals? Please tell me this isn't a forever thing...??? This sucks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessicaz1984 207 Posted February 20, 2014 Unfortunately no! I'm 8 months out and still take my prescribed antacid daily! If I don't it's awful! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oregondaisy 2,021 Posted February 20, 2014 you need to be on an acid blocker. I'll be 5 years out soon and it's hell if I don't take mine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IdahoGirl32 89 Posted February 20, 2014 I'm 12 weeks out and only have to take my antacid every few days or so. It depends a lot on what I eat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wwled 38 Posted February 20, 2014 I'm two weeks post op, and the last week my heartburn/acid reflux has been terrible. It's so bad this evening that I actually threw up, in addition to the normal nausea. My surgeon prescribed Prilosec, which I haven't been taking this last week, but when I was it helped immensely. For me, the heartburn is only bad at night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BookWorm 87 Posted February 20, 2014 Nope, it doesn't get better. Recommend that you talk to your doctor about getting prescribing an acid blocker. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElyQuint 446 Posted February 20, 2014 Crap. I been under the delusion that its bacterially caused and will get better after I consistently take my prilosec long enough to get rid of the bacteria. I don't wanna take it forever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElyQuint 446 Posted February 20, 2014 Crap. I been under the delusion that its bacterially caused and will get better after I consistently take my prilosec long enough to get rid of the bacteria. I don't wanna take it forever. Balls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamaplumlee 58 Posted February 20, 2014 My doctor gave me a prescription for prilosec before surgery. Have to stay on it 6 months and then re-evaluate to see if there s a need longer. I would get a frothing reflux of sorts at night sometimes. On that note (4 months out).. I really didn't get classic heartburn like I did prior to surgery unless I forgot to take my medicine. Last month I started getting shoulder pain and arm pain like I previously would before surgery even with medicine. I am gonna talk to my surgeon about this if it continues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigGirlPanties 957 Posted February 20, 2014 Wow...I guess I'm one of the lucky ones...I get heartburn on rare occasions, probably from what or how I ate...but again, we are all different on our reactions to things Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sherry S 103 Posted February 20, 2014 Did any of you have heartburn before surgery? I read where the sleeve can cause heartburn for some people. I sincerely your heartburn gets better. I'm 3 days out of surgery and started on Protonix for 90 days. So I'm not sure what is heartburn, gas, pain etc. In the healing phase. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob2013 326 Posted February 20, 2014 I had severe heartburn/acid reflux prior to surgery. When they did my surgery they also repaired my hiatal hernia, which is a regular procedure they do during all their surgery's, since they are right there and simple to repair. Since the surgery (7 weeks) I have had absolutely no heartburn. But if you are having heartburn I would recommend getting to a doctor quickly and get a prescription. Too much acid production can cause alot of problems with the healing process. 1 Band2Sleever reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
