Advice please - miserable!

I am not feeling well this afternoon.  The heartburn started a couple of hours ago after lunch.  Accompanying the heartburn is some growling coming up through the band, I assume.  I can swallow, I can eat with no problems.  Yesterday I slipped a disc and started taking medication for it such as anti-spasmodics, hydromorphone and arthrotec.  Is the medication causing this or have I done something else?  I ate a bit much on Sunday but not really THAT much.  Anyone have any advice?  My surgeon is 3 hours away in Montreal.  Thanks everyone!

Hi, I'm not sure but I suspect Arthrotec would not be good for your band as its an anti-inflamatory which contra indicated. I was on those for a few years but they were removed from the market in the UK some years ago, as they were deemed not to be safe. I'm not trying to frighten you but I wouldn't take them.
Jill

Thanks, Jill.  I'll knock off the arthrotec!  Hopefully that was the issue.  Nasty feeling.

Your welcome, hope that does the trick & you feel better soon!

Just a suggestion: Before you stop any medication, you should really talk to your surgeon. He's 3 hours away, but a phone call is the next best thing to being there...(sounds like the commercial, right?) lol

You may want to try to drink something warm a few times. It may help.

Whatever you do, I hope you feel better soon!


Von a.k.a.
  Anumrzvee

Dr. gave me Pantaloc to take but I have had no problems,  Did you call the Dr. or E mail him. to see what you can do.  I was also given hydrophone but only had to take 4 right after surgery. I did have 20 ingestions for blood clotts.  Had no problems with that.   I can eat anything but only 1/2 cup. Your best bet is call Martine and talk to her before the weekend.     Doris QC.

Thanks everyone for the advice. 

Doris, I think I will call Martine tomorrow and just check on what I can take.  Dr. Atlas never mentioned anything for heartburn and this is the first of it I've had and at 8 weeks post op.  Better to be safe than sorry especially with a long weekend looming.  Glad to know you're doing well.  I'm down 30 so far and delighted with the whole thing, heartburn and all. lol

Great weight loss. Keep up the good work. keep in touch. hope you are feeling better.   Doris QC.