penkon 1 Posted November 1, 2015 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLERDgirl 6,417 Posted November 1, 2015 Talk to your doctor about increasing your dosage or switching to a stronger med. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angim330 0 Posted November 1, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2goldengirl 2,076 Posted November 1, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
penkon 1 Posted November 2, 2015 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
