Heartburn!!!

Hello all! I am one week post op VSG. I am having a real problem with heartburn, even while just drinking protien shakes. My dr says it will get better in a few months, so I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced this? Any helpful hints would be great!!

Did your surgeon prescribe antacids? My surgeon did and I'm still on stomach medicine. (I take a lot of meds). You can probably take over-the-counter antacids, but talk to your surgeon first.
Amalia 

I'm on nexium, which is about as strong as you can get. I've always struggled with heartburn and I think my surgery just made it worse . Thanks for the reply!!

Perhaps you need something stronger for your stomach...

Please discuss your heartburn with your surgeon.  There are options out there, try one med then another till you get relief.  I had RNY, no direct experience with VSG.  Amalia is a good resource, she had the VSG.

I was put on an acid reducer for at least the first 6 months.  Not needing one at this time, but if I do need something, I will call for an Rx.

I have had to take prilosec ever since my RNY (was on it before too). Once in a while there is one of us who just has this trouble. Be careful as it can be a precursor to ulcers later.  Even tho you are on a strong acid reducer, different ones work differently with every one. Try a different one if you can. My acid reducers are the only thing that helps. KJeeping caffienne down if you take in any will help too. best of luck in getting some relief!