Gurd....

[amandastearns 79]

Hey all!

I'm a week post op today and I've been feeling wonderful. Not much pain and I've been able to move around fairly well. The last two nights I have been up with heart burn or gerd. It's pretty rough and has been effacing my sleeping. I knew this could be a side edges but I suppose I didn't think I would have this issue so early on, especially since I'm still liquids only. Is this normal? I have a post op appointment tomorrow (Friday) and will speak with my doctor about medicating but just wanted to hear from y'all first hand!

(P.s. I know I spelt it incorrectly in the title I wish the app would let me edit that)

Edited February 25, 2016 by amandastearns

[jhbeck 29]

Definitely. Did they put you on an acid reducer post op? My surgeon has everyone on prescription strength Pepcid, and goes to something stronger if needed. I'm 3 weeks post op today and I'm on protonix plus tums/Pepcid as needed. I have t had reflux but feel the juices literally roiling in my stomach. It also makes me feel hungry.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Very common, my surgeon has pretty much everyone on 40 mg omeprazole daily starting the day after surgery.

[bikrchk 1,313]

This is very normal while your stomach is swollen. If it's primarily a problem at night try putting 6" lifts under the head of your bed for a while. Also, if you're not on an acid reducer or not taking it twice per day, check with your doc. Many patients will take a PPI for life after the sleeve. I know I will. Mine got MUCH better after the first month and I was able to return my bed to the flat position. Good luck!

[JamieLogical 8,708]

Most surgeons prescribe a PPI immediately post-op. If you aren't on one already, definitely ask your surgeon ASAP.

[amandastearns 79]

Thank you all so much for the great advise. I wasn't placed on a PPI. I go back tomorrow and will make sure to get a perception. I have never (in my whole life) had acid reflux so honestly I was a bit confused at first. The last two nights have been sleepless because of it. I'm curious if they never gave me one because I've never had it before. Thankfully this hasn't made me feel hungry, I haven't been hungry since my surgery, but it makes me feel gross. Like something is wrong with my stomach.

[MaggyF 0]

I can't take protonix; it gave me horrible diarrhea and left me dehydrated. Now, with the research that came out saying Prilosec and drugs in that family increase the danger of dementia by 44%, I don't think I want to take it anymore. Anyone have any suggestions? My heartburn is so bad, I'm conducting taking Prilosec anyway.