First reflux - 7 mos out

I'm about 7 months out, and I had my first post-surgery reflux this morning at 2am. I think it had something to do with me having a cold, and eating a snack a half hour before bedtime.

Ugh, it was horrible. I had a sore throat anyways, so it hurt badly. And, there was a LOT of acid. More than I've ever had before (preop)

To help this clear up and never happen again, I'm going to:
1) Go back on prilosec for a month
2) Replace my evening "snack" with a high protein, lo cal drink.

Any other advice?

Thanks!

I've had reflux since day 1, but I find that I cannot eat 2 hours before bed or I wake up aspirating on acid.

I hate to hear that so far out.  just when you think you're home free.  Hang in there it may be related to your having a cold.  fingers crossed.

 Blah!  Sorry you're dealing with this.  I'm 13 months out and mine comes and goes every couple of months.  When it comes back I go back on Prevacid for about 2 weeks and that lasts me for a few months but then it comes back again.  I had reflux before surgery too so it's really nothing new for me..I just hate it.

Eating too soon before bed is a big problem for me also - it's just asking for trouble. You just need to plan the timing of your food better and that should help alot. I don't take meds on a regular basis now because if I'm careful, it's not a problem. I must say though that I always keep some Tums nearby, just in case.