GERD, Acid Issues Post OP

[UpandAtom 126]

Hi Everyone,

I am two weeks post-op and generally kicking buttock. I have been back at work for a week and have lost 37 pounds since starting pre-op diet one month ago-so that's awesome! My biggest issues are lack of energy and acid reflux. I'll deal with the energy, I know it will come back once i settle in a bit more and can start getting in a few more calories (only at about 450-500 currently).

BUT, the GERD SUCKS!!!! I get little bile eruptions of acid in my throat for no reason, just sitting at my desk or whatever. I wake up with it and it plagues me all day! From the moment I woke up in the recovery room I've suffered miserably from this. I am taking 40mg of Nexium currently but still suffering. Never had a stitch of an issue pre-op! If I'd have known this would happen, I'd have chosen RNY.

Anyone else? Did you find relief? Any Suggestions?

Thanks!

[Bufflehead 6,358]

What are you taking for it? I was on 40 mg of omeprazole (sp?) for the first several weeks after surgery, 20 mg in the morning and 20 mg at night. If your PPI isn't doing enough (and it sounds like it isn't), check in with your doc to increase your prescription or try a stronger drug. Good luck!

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@UpandAtom Have you spoken to your surgeon? Maybe they can switch the medication - or add something to it. Hope you feel better - I often had that during the night and it was miserable.

[stacyrg2 350]

I would agree that you should try and switch to a different PPI or adjust your dose. I'm 2 years post sleeve and developed horrible GERD that is not controlled by medication. I'm on Protonix (40mg) before Breakfast, Dexilant (60mg) before dinner, Carafate (before Breakfast, lunch and dinner and bedtime), and zantac (before bed) and it doesn't control my symptoms. I also have acid/bile rise into my throat and wake up choking on acid numerous times a week. I'm currently waiting for approval to revise to bypass which I'm promised will eliminate my GERD. Definitely try different medications/combinations. Hope you find something that works for you and that you get some relief!