reflux

i was just wondering if anyone else has acid reflux.  i'm 3 weeks post-op never had  it before (except when pregnant) bu****er especially seems to cause it.

Are you not taking a PPI? It is standard to take a Proton Pump Inhibitor after surgery for at least 3-6 months to prevent acid symptoms and ulcers.

Did you have VSG? Acid reflux is a fairly common short-term complication that should subside after the sleeve stretches out a bit and can be controlled until then with medications. If night-time acid reflux is a problem your doctor may prescribe a second medication to help control acid at night, called a H2 Receptor Antagonist. This is a more rare complication with RNY.

Talk with your bariatric centre and if you find that it is so bad (pain wise) - go to the emergency room at the hospital where you had surgery.  Let them know that you had surgery 3 weeks earlier.

I didn`t have issues with acid reflux either before surgery nor after (no meds).

Judy