heart burn 3.5 months out

[gmacy 22]

I had the sleeve completed almost 4 months ago ... prior to the surgery, I didn't have a ton of issues with heart burn, but, I certainly took antacids after certain meals and usually 3-4 times a week. I don't believe they corrected a hiatal hernia for me as I didn't have one.

My surgeon had me on a script for Omeprazole for 3 months as a normal precaution for all of his patients, but, now that I have finished that, I find that I am experiencing heart burn at times ... even after a light Breakfast like cottage cheese? Has anyone experienced this? Thanks.

[Elode 8,093]

@@gmacy Have them call it in again. I just had mine called in and I'm 4 1/2 months out. I'm not taking any chances.

[wantingabetterlife 364]

I have a separate gastric doc and he said I will probably be on them at least a year, possibly longer. He said our smaller tummy stills produces quite a bit of acid. I did have heartburn/GERD issues prior to surgery though.

[JamieLogical 8,727]

I was on prescribed Omeprazole for 2 month post op. As soon as I went off it, I started having acid issues, so I now take the over-the-counter dose twice a day. I'm just over 6 months post-op.

[gmacy 22]

Thanks everyone for the feedback ... I wasn't sure if it was best to stay with the prescription, go with OTC meds or if this was a rebound effect after going with a smaller stomach and coming off of the meds ... the silly part is that I had my 3 month post-op like 3 weeks ago, but, I was still on the prescription and wasn't having any issues! You just have to love the timing!

[JamieLogical 8,727]

If you can get a new prescription, it will likely save you some money, since you will only need to cover a co-pay. The over the counter stuff can be a little pricey.

[gmacy 22]

Thanks - I touched base with the surgeon ... they want me to try OTC first ... I mistakenly bought some prior to my surgery thinking I needed to buy it and not realizing it was a RX they were going to give me, so, I am going to run through that first and then re-evaluate it.

Has anyone seen this get better with time like some other side effects do?

If you can get a new prescription, it will likely save you some money, since you will only need to cover a co-pay. The over the counter stuff can be a little pricey.

[JamieLogical 8,727]

Has anyone seen this get better with time like some other side effects do?

I have read on these forums about it getting better for some people further out from surgery. I am a little over 6 months out and it hasn't gotten better for me. In fact, within the last month or two I started taking two 20mg doses a day, after having only initially been taking one after my prescription ran out.

I'm still hopeful it might get a little better by the time I'm close to a year out, but if it doesn't it's not the end of the world to have to take a couple of pills a day. I'm already taking a ton of Vitamins and supplements anyway!

[gmacy 22]

Thank you for the fast reply .. I agree on medications ... I don't mind taking them, but, at the same time, I would love to not have to take them if I can avoid them ... one of the best parts of having the surgery is reducing the amount of medication I am taking overall ... I take a heck of a lot less than I did before ... I haven't taken any Tylenol, advil or any pain meds since the fourth day after surgery ... crazy as it sounds, even my allergies are a ton better ... I am not sure if that means I had a gluten issue that I never realized, but, I certainly don't miss those!

Has anyone seen this get better with time like some other side effects do?

I have read on these forums about it getting better for some people further out from surgery. I am a little over 6 months out and it hasn't gotten better for me. In fact, within the last month or two I started taking two 20mg doses a day, after having only initially been taking one after my prescription ran out.

I'm still hopeful it might get a little better by the time I'm close to a year out, but if it doesn't it's not the end of the world to have to take a couple of pills a day. I'm already taking a ton of Vitamins and supplements anyway!

[Coeur53 1]

Hi! I had my gastric sleeve about 9 months ago. All went well till about 2 months ago where I started have a lot (and I mean a lot) of reflux. Doctor told me it could be ulcers or an hernia which would mean having another operation...could also be stomach cancer ...anybody had this also?

[gmacy 22]

that is no bueno ... how will the diagnose the issue?

I could see an ulcer due to the higher level of acids ... were you on any antacids like Prilosec?

Hi! I had my gastric sleeve about 9 months ago. All went well till about 2 months ago where I started have a lot (and I mean a lot) of reflux. Doctor told me it could be ulcers or an hernia which would mean having another operation...could also be stomach cancer ...anybody had this also?