Acid reflex – only when sleeping?

[Scottyd1264 73]

I am 6 weeks post op

Does anyone else get that burning in the throat while sleeping? I am taking dexilant but that is not helping as I wake up with a score throat every morning….

Is this something from the sleeve?

Edited February 3, 2016 by Scottyd1264

[her1981 448]

Sleeve has higher incidence of acid reflux. Things that have helped me is to not overeat ( lol, it happens), don't go to bed too soon after eating, and no carbs in my evening meal.

[CowgirlJane 14,259]

The first few months post sleeve most people take a PPI like Nexium or Proselec. I haven't needed it since, but it makes alot of sense to protect yourself while things settle down. In addition to what was mentioned, the stomach at first makes more acid than is needed for the new smaller size.

[JamieLogical 8,708]

I was prescribed a PPI (omeprazole) for the first two months post-op. It is very common for sleeve patients to experience GERD. My suggestion would be to take a PPI before bed (like Prilosec OTC), and see if that helps.

[stacyrg1 90]

I am suffering with reflux that started post surgery. I take 40mg protonix in the am, 60mg dexilant before my evening meal and 150mg Zantac before bed. This was all on doctor's orders. The Zantac before bed really helps the acid from coming back into my throat.

[Cutepretty1 121]

Sleeve has higher incidence of acid reflux. Things that have helped me is to not overeat ( lol, it happens), don't go to bed too soon after eating, and no carbs in my evening meal.

I learned that the hard way......going to bed too soon after eating. Now I try to eat 2 hours before going to bed.