4 days post op and horrible reflux

[penkon 1]

Hi everyone. I had my vsg 4 days ago on melbourne, Australia.. everything is pretty good besides me not sleeping cause of this stupid reflux! Im taking PPIs but it wares off and its just horrible! Does it get better? It's just horribly painful!

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Talk to your doctor about increasing your dosage or switching to a stronger med.

[angim330 0]

Hello! I am new to the group. I had my sleeve on Tuesday 27th. I'm having a very bad time too. I thought I was the only one out there. I can barely put down liquids from the gas and reflux I have been so nauseous and I threw up several times from it. I am on two doses now of Prilosec and zofran. I finally just got in 12 oz Water, 2 oz of Jello and 2 oz pudding. That is all I could do today.

[2goldengirl 2,076]

Raise the head of your bed on a couple blocks, or use extra pillows or a wedge pillow. That can help you sleep in addition to the PPI's, which are often prescribed twice a day. Check with your surgeon about increasing the dose.

[penkon 1]

Thanks heaps guys! I appreciate the feedback.. I'll go see my doc soon. I've read that PPIs can take 4 to 7 days to work.. so maybe I'll hold up 3 more days