Heartburn?

[azinuit1 12]

My surgery date was 3/21 and the one thing that is killing me most is heartburn... Holy Batman it is killer... My Dr gave me meds but I am trying not to use them, I guess I should. I use the meds and when not able to take any meds, I take GasX tongue strips. Anyone else with the same issues/problems? Solutions or anything that helps?

[magtart 603]

Almost everyone takes a daily PPI, me included. There is no reason not to take it.

[Sleeveless in seattle 208]

My surgeon requires the meds for 30 days after so avid doesn't get in the way of healing your tender new stomach, and then will keep you on them on a case by case basis.

[Sleeveless in seattle 208]

*acid not avid...

[1Day1Life4Now 882]

Take the Prevacid or whatever PPI was prescribed for you. That acid is a killer and can harm your stomach and make you feel miserable. Take the PPI and you will feel a noticeable difference.

[mmhutch 28]

My surgery date was 3/21 and the one thing that is killing me most is heartburn... Holy Batman it is killer... My Dr gave me meds but I am trying not to use them, I guess I should. I use the meds and when not able to take any meds, I take GasX tongue strips. Anyone else with the same issues/problems? Solutions or anything that helps?

My doctor told me to take Prilosec/Omeprozole 20mg x2/day for four months post op. I am 8 weeks out and never have heartburn.

[Darianna75 131]

I take omeperazole once a day. At night when I lay down (even if I hadn't eaten in a while) my chest starts gurgling and making almost buzzing sounds. Then I feel super starving and empty feeling and my chest feels heavy. I wake up with the grossest taste in my mouth.. Is this heartburn??? I've never had it before surgery so I'm not sure !!!

[azinuit1 12]

thanks everyone, will head to the corner of healthy & happy tomorrow