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Hi all! I am 3.5 weeks post op with my sleeve and it's been pretty easy going....until now. No matter what I eat, how much, or when, I feel like food is stuck in my esophagus. When I go to bed it feels like it is coming back up. I take my famotidine 20mg 2Xs a day but it doesn't help it. Any advice? Am I eating too fast or is it just reflux? Can I take stuff on top of my RX, like tums? Help!

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What food stage are you at? It may be a matter of eating too fast. Others have also found that walking after eating aides in digestion. If you think it is acid related you can speak to your doctor about adjusting the dosage. That may be more advisable than adding things on your own.

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I am in phase 3. It doesn't really feel like acid just food. It's very uncomfortable for hours after and then it's time to eat again.

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I'm not sure what Phase 3 is for you. Purees? Soft foods? Either way it may be eating too fast. Early on we have to eat super slow. Try waiting a minute between bites and walking after eating.

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Phase 3 for me is pureed foods. I just started it Tuesday and continue it until June 2nd. Dr suggested eating too fast as well but it's hard to eat slow when it's basically liquid. I will try your suggestions, thanks so much!

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