Acid problems

I was just banded and need more advice.....I have had a strange pain in my stomach....thought it was just gas but my mom is convincing me that it is probably acid....

I had surgery in Mexico and will likely never see my doctor again.  I have an appointment in 6 weeks to meet with a doctor here in the states for fills etc.  I don't want to pay $150 to see him early over something simple like acid or gas so I'm turning to all my friends on OH!!! :)  

Did anyone have acid right after surgery?  If so, did your doctor prescribe you something for it?

Thanks in advance,
Katie

Most of us do have gas pains for a week or two after surgery. For gas...walk, walk, walk. And yes acid can be a problem too. My doctor gave me chewable Pepcid to take for the first few weeks after surgery. I also had liquid Lortab for severe pain, but I don't like to take strong meds, so I took over the counter liquid Tylenol Adult strength. You definitely need to see a doctor right away if the pain is severe, or if you can't get liquids in, or it causes you to vomit. Good Luck.
Sherie

As Katie suggested, I would try the Pepcid or Prilosec.  I was given a 6 month script for prescription Prilosec to cut down on acid and prevent band erosion. 

Good luck and Happy Healing

Oops - as Sherrie suggested!  Sorry - it's early.

Thank you all for the help! 

Open the capsule and put the med in a bit of yogurt to swallow or just shake onto your tongue and drink some water...don't try to swallow a capsule this soon....good luck.

Heating pad where it hurts helps the CO2 gas from surgery (they blow your belly up like a balloon) dissipate...gas-x helps with swallowing a bit of air when sipping your water.  Walk, drink your water and you will be feeling great in a few days!