Question:
Anyone else have sour stomach?

I am 3 weeks post-op after having a DS. I have a constant sour stomach that is driving me crazy! Anyone else with the same problem? Also any hints to get rid of it? Thanks. Sharon    — sybil5 (posted on June 24, 2009)

June 24, 2009
I didn't have that problem right after I had surgery, but I do have it from time to time now. I take an antacid like zantac (I get the generic brand and it does say you can take for "sour stomach") and it works for me. But since you've just had surgery, maybe try Pepto Bismol in the liquid form. I know it tastes awful, but maybe that new cherry flavor is better? I've taken the Pepto tablets and they've worked for me also. I hope this helps you and you get some relief. I know what it's like when you're stomach is just plain icky. Good luck! :)
   — carmelina1123

June 25, 2009
I never had sour stomach right after surgery but did a year later. I had RNY. The doctor gave me Nexium and advised me not to eat right before going to bed.
   — Muggs

June 26, 2009
I had the RNY, but many of my friends had the DS...and we ALL suffered with heartburn/sour stomach after surgery. I am 7 years post op and to this day, I have to take a prescription med EVERY SINGLE day to control it. I take Protonix 1 40mg tab a day. Hopefully, since you are so new P/O this will go away...but be prepared if it does not. Make sure you tell your doctor, so he/she can monitor it. If it doesnt go away...you will more than likely be placed on over the counter antacid meds first, if those dont work (like they didnt for me)...then they will prescribe something. Do not let it go untreated for long term. You can damage your esophogus, and persistent/chronic heartburn can wear down the lining of the esophogus and cause esophogeal cancer. That is why it is important to keep track of it, take something over the counter for acid/heartburn...and follow up with your doctor!
   — JEANINE_RNY_2002