Four days Post Op-Woke up Choking last night

[dsuslavi 2]

Hi Guys,

Newbie here, had my sleeve on Monday, was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday, and i've had a relatively complication free week so far, I'm able to keep down liquids just fine, and haven't felt the need to vomit or anything since the moment I woke up in the hospital.

However, last night, I woke up choking on, what i'm assuming was stomach acid twice last night, and just wanted to get some opinions before calling my doctor's emergency on call number.

Has anyone experienced this so close to surgery before? and, could the choking possibly have done anything to the staple line?

Thanks for the help!

Dan

[Salonboi 353]

Hi Guys,

Newbie here, had my sleeve on Monday, was discharged from the hospital on Wednesday, and i've had a relatively complication free week so far, I'm able to keep down liquids just fine, and haven't felt the need to vomit or anything since the moment I woke up in the hospital.

However, last night, I woke up choking on, what i'm assuming was stomach acid twice last night, and just wanted to get some opinions before calling my doctor's emergency on call number.

Has anyone experienced this so close to surgery before? and, could the choking possibly have done anything to the staple line?

Thanks for the help!

Dan

I had surgery Tuesday, and woke first few days with acid churning and making me feel like something bad was gonna happen. My dr prescribed some meds for it, and it totally has helped. Good luck making yours go away..

[Kindle 8,667]

It's acid reflux. Are you on antacids or a PPI? If not, you need to start. My surgeon requires his patients to be on a PPI for a mandatory minimum 2 months. If you are already taking something talk to your doc about changing the dose or switching PPIs.

[dsuslavi 2]

It's acid reflux. Are you on antacids or a PPI? If not, you need to start. My surgeon requires his patients to be on a PPI for a mandatory minimum 2 months. If you are already taking something talk to your doc about changing the dose or switching PPIs.

Yes, i've been on Omeprazole 20mg since I was discharged

Edited May 9, 2015 by dsuslavi

[Kindle 8,667]

I had to take Maaloxx in addition to my Omeprazole for awhile. I've read about Many others having to go up to 40mg or switch to Nexium or Protonix. Stopping eating/drinking 2 hours before bedtime and/or sleeping with your head and upper body partly elevated can help too. I haven't need a PPI since about 3 months out, but I do take Rolaids occasionally (when I irritate my sleeve by eating crap and drinking alcohol) and have done a course of Omeprazole when I had to be on NSAIDS and then steroids for neck/spine issues.

Your doc should be able to make whatever adjustments to your Meds you need to help. Reflux is probably the most common side effect of VSG.

[dsuslavi 2]

I had to take Maaloxx in addition to my Omeprazole for awhile. I've read about Many others having to go up to 40mg or switch to Nexium or Protonix. Stopping eating/drinking 2 hours before bedtime and/or sleeping with your head and upper body partly elevated can help too. I haven't need a PPI since about 3 months out, but I do take Rolaids occasionally (when I irritate my sleeve by eating crap and drinking alcohol) and have done a course of Omeprazole when I had to be on NSAIDS and then steroids for neck/spine issues.

Your doc should be able to make whatever adjustments to your Meds you need to help. Reflux is probably the most common side effect of VSG.

Ok, thanks for the tips, appreciate it. I have my post op follow up with my doc on Tuesday, so i'll probably talk to him about it then

[liannatx 897]

My doctor has me on the Prilosec (Omeprazole) twice a day. It works like a charm.

[glitter eyes 1,398]

It sounds like acid reflux. That happens to me too. I just make sure I don't eat at least one to two hours before I lay down.

[athena3127 199]

Dan I can sympathize with you as I had a few of those nights myself. It is a scary thing to wake up to I assure you of this.... Watch how much time passes between your last food liquid consumption prior to laying down. Try to allow 2 hours for the tummy to empty before you lay down. Another thing I found is that I added aloe juice. It can be found at Walmart pharmacy or you can also find it in a supplemental pill form. Aloe has healing properties and to me seemed to help calm things down.

Hugs of support on your journey.

[dsuslavi 2]

Thanks for the tips everyone,, it's much appreciated