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gemini0621 I live in West Houston area too. I am scheduled for surgery on Sept 30th with True Results. A good chewable acid reducer is Pepcid Complete. I think Walgreen, CVS, Target & Walmart have their generic versions.

@@divasheart Thank you! Who is your surgeon?

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I don't know yet. I should know next week at my pre op appt.

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I'm west of Houston but will be doing my surgery with Dr St Laurent as well. Adore the staff, they're so awesome

I have 1 more predetermination appointment for the 6 month insurance requirement to go and then we get to the nitty gritty with scheduling and everything.

I have a known hiatal hernia, and when I was pregnant with my girls I couldn't take extra meds, so I discovered apple cider vinegar for heartburn. Yeah, ACV is nasty tasting but a quick swig chased with Water will be your friend.

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Dr. St. Laurent is amazing! I was just sleeved on the third and he was so nice! Saw him and talked before surgery, after surgery, then the next day before I left. And I've emailed him asking him questions and he responds very quickly! Just love him!!

I'm west of Houston but will be doing my surgery with Dr St Laurent as well. Adore the staff, they're so awesome

I have 1 more predetermination appointment for the 6 month insurance requirement to go and then we get to the nitty gritty with scheduling and everything.

I have a known hiatal hernia, and when I was pregnant with my girls I couldn't take extra meds, so I discovered apple cider vinegar for heartburn. Yeah, ACV is nasty tasting but a quick swig chased with Water will be your friend.

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I am in Baytown. no surgery date yet, just starting; but I will certainly be happy to buddy up with you. I am talking to Dr. Turnquest but I am afraid my insurance my deny me in which case I will be self pay - I am doing this one way or another!

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