Burning in my throat when I lay down

When I lay down at night and sometimes when I wake up in the morning, I have a burning feeling at the back of my throat. My doctor says it isn't be acid reflux anymore. He says my throat is just sensitive since surgery but that was almost two months ago now. Has anyone else experienced this problem since surgery? If so, what did you do to get rid of it? Thanks and Happy New Year! Peggy B.

Why does your doc discount acid reflux? There have been postops who DO suffer from it. Seems acids wash up into the pouch through the open stoma and cause acid indigestion. I'd definitely be pushing harder for an answer from him. If it IS acid reflux you could be damaging your esophogus. (((HUGS)))

OT: Did you ever sleep? You would think the burning in my throat was the gumbo, but it gave me no problems. I took prilosec for years and I was surprised when I stopped after reflux after I stopped having babies. Granted, other problems arose, but no acid reflux. Yeah, me! Sometimes you just have to take it where you can get it. Snicker's and Smooches (or Onward!), Frances

nooope, I never sleep Snickers smooches back at ya! UPWARD!

I guess he thinks that the ulcer medicine I'm on should be taking care of that??? I have an appointment in two weeks and I'm gonna' have a chat with him. It feels just like my acid reflux used to except there is no liquid that I can feel coming up ... except last night. That was the first time that had happened. I might need a stronger medicine. Thanks for you advice, Tooter! Peggy B.

aaah well I do hope the doc can help you - SHOULD be able to!

Peggy - I had to continue tacking nexium for 5 months after I had surgery.

I sure am hoping that it goes away in a couple more months! My acid reflux was one of the main reasons, besides losing weight, that made me decide to have this surgery! Happy New Year! Peggy B.

its probably acid reflux.. but other wise how are you peggy? How is the weight loss? hope you have a happy new year!!!!! rhonda

I'm doing good. I still get real tired. This morning I mopped all my floors that hadn't been cleaned since my surgery at the end of October. My family did a good job keeping the every day stuff done but the big cleanings didn't get done. I'm afraid I have a lifetime of catching up to do now. Anyhow, I'm ready for a nap this afternoon! Before Christmas I had lost a total of 33 1/2 pounds after surgery. I know I've lost some more but I don't know how much. I'll find out in a couple of weeks when I go back for my next appointment. I'm starting to walk every day, too, so that should help. How is everything with you? I pray that you had a good holiday season. Happy new year! Peggy B.