Sleeve done 12/12/14 - Heartburn

[applegal79 19]

I had my sleeve done and everything has gone great. I'm about 38 pounds down (not excessive but I only started out 232 lbs so my doctor told me my loss would most likely be slower than people heavier than me). I've had zero problems up until now, about 3 months out I have constant heartburn all the time. Oftentimes I lay in bed at bedtime and I thought my throat hurt but it's acid. This last week I've had acid from the moment I wake up till I go to bed, it doesn't matter what I eat. Has this happened to anyone else, if so what have you done to help relieve this? Do I need to contact the doctors office, I was just there about 3 weeks ago and don't go back until late June! I feel like I'm coughing all the time (like a smoker) but my throat doesn't hurt! Any words of wisdom, I'd greatly appreciate it! Thank you!

[Elode 8,093]

@@applegal79 Yes, you should call your DR and ask for a prescription for a PPI. If for some odd reason they won't give you one then ask them what antacid you can have over the counter. You don't want that acid to hurt your new stomach or cause ulcers.

[kelskels13 1]

Glad to see Im not the only one that's loosing slow... I have lost 30 pounds and was sleeved dec31. Start weight was 306 current 276.

[Elizabeth21 176]

@@applegal79 you can get Prilosec over the counter. Take one a day. It will reduce your overall acid production. For immediate relief and flare ups take a liquid antacid like Extra Strength Maalox. You can take both at same time.

Good luck!