sylvia2017 166 Posted July 1, 2017 10 days post op and the heartburn or acid reflux is killing me. I'm doing sugar free tums and taking docolgas chewables. Not helping. Any suggestions? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Finding Erika 61 Posted July 1, 2017 Hey Sylvia Does your doc have you on a PPI like Protonix or Prevacid? Most patients come on them- if not you can get Prevacid OTC- ask your doc first but they really help! Plus they keep your hunger down as that starts to come back- keep us posted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XYZXYZXYZ1955 675 Posted July 1, 2017 I'd suggest talking to your doctor--I've been on a prescription called Protonix since I had my gall bladder out. Works great for me. 1 sylvia2017 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sylvia2017 166 Posted July 1, 2017 I was taking previcid before surgery just hate the taste opening up the capsules. Guess I need to start back. I see my dr for my first post op appt on 7/5 so I'll ask then.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYCGAL000 59 Posted July 1, 2017 Do Gas X strips work? I just bought $40 worth so they better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clk 3,519 Posted July 2, 2017 Generic omeprazole, don't even need a prescription. Get one, but you need the medicine now. Prevacid doesn't work as well. The pill will be fine, just take it like normal. I'm still on a PPI and if I go 3 days without it I'm in misery. I sometimes get a script, sometimes just buy it. You need it daily. 3 sylvia2017, jacqueline5678 and ProudGrammy reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Navigating the Wilderness 824 Posted July 2, 2017 Everyone one on here is right. A PPI should fix you up. Just be careful because long-term use (as in years) of a PPI has some negative side effects. 2 ProudGrammy and sylvia2017 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shericrazylady 113 Posted July 2, 2017 My surgeon had my meds ready as I left the hospital I haven't used any tho Sent from my A1601 using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ProudGrammy 8,322 Posted July 2, 2017 20 hours ago, sylvia2017 said: heartburn or acid reflux is killing me. @sylvia2017 on the rare occasion that i have heartburn..... i will chew 3 tums, and eat a slice of bread - absorption - works for me heartburn suckssss feel better sooner than later good luck kathy 1 sylvia2017 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sylvia2017 166 Posted July 4, 2017 ThanksSent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
