Gurgling. ... acid. .. bubbling. What meds work the best?

[Peace Love & Sleeve 27]

What over the counter acid med works the best? I need something different asap

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Call your doctor. I prefer prescription strength omeprazole 40mgs

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Also walk as much as possible. The more active you are, the better you feel

[Peace Love & Sleeve 27]

yeah I'm only taking 20 mg of omeprazole

[JamieLogical 8,727]

Call your doctor. I prefer prescription strength omeprazole 40mgs

I was on prescription strength for 2 months post-op and then went down to the 20mg over-the-counter dosage.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I started at 20 mgs and didn't really need it until I started adding regular food back in. Then I found that 20 mgs wasn't cutting it. I started taking them 2 x's a day and would also use tums chewables. When I talked to the doctor he increased it to 40mgs. That seems to be working. My doctor does a 90 day course post op. When he increased it to 40mgs we decided to do another 90 day course.

[Peace Love & Sleeve 27]

I've been having to sleep sitting up or literally acid and bile will wake me up. I went to pharmacy and bought Zantac. I'm praying this works

[NewLife4Jen 28]

I am 4 days out. I was prescribed omeprazole 30mg. which I take daily by opening the capsule and letting the beads go to the back of my throat. I then drink a sip of Water and they go down.

However, I have also been having trouble with gas and gurgling. What I have found over-the-counter that has helped is Papaya pineapple Enzymes from Trader Joe's. I was told about these after my lapband surgery and they work wonders! They are a God send! I also have taken Gas-x and snipped it open and put the med in a small 1oz. cup of Water. This has also helped. I also use a heating pad. However walking is the best!

Hope this may help.....

[donnaNov18 6]

The prilosec I was sent home with never worked someone suggested Nexium to me and it works! I am at 11 wks post op and my Dr said at my next visit he wants me to start working my way off the heartburn meds

[LSF 264]

Does anyone know why we are getting this? During surgery they are repairing hernias etc.. So I'm surprised that I'm getting the reflux

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

@ - I was told because you are making the same amount of acid in a much smaller space

[LSF 264]

I'm relieved to hear that this is somewhat normal

[suitechicguy 105]

I didnt realize about the gas and acid situation after surgery. I was kind of freaking out but everyone on here had good advice. I take Gas X strips and Prilosec and walk walk walk.