Stupid Question..Need Knowledge from VSGers

I keep hearing from about the GERD after surgery. Is this common? Does it happen to everyone. I control my GERD with OTC meds. Is it hard to take meds after VSG? Is the GERD from hi-protein? Thanks for taking the time to answer. Sharon

Good morning. I am only 1 month out and took omeprazole pre surgery for GERD. When I left the hospital my dr told me to stop taking it, and I havent since! (And I havent needed it or had any GERD problems.)

Thanks for the knowledge. How are you feeling since the surgery. How was your recovery? TY, Sharon

I am feeling great! I am exactly 1 month and 1 day out, lost 30lbs total (37 since high) and hit my first stall (sucks!) but I am just trying to stay positive and focused. Recovery went very well, almost no pain and back to work in a week! Good luck in your journey Sharon!

 i have gerd also and take meds for it.  I am 4 days out and havent had any problems yet.  I can get my nexium down ok.  It hurts at first but seems to be getting better with each passing day.

Thanks for letting me know. Good Luck in this new journey. Sharon

I am one of the ones who has had acid issues since surgery. I take Prilosec usually daily to control it. Sometimes I can go a few days without it. Small price to pay for losing weight in my opinion. I know everyone is different though. Some have little to no acid problems.

Thanks and good luck with your weight loss. Sharon

 Is GERD the same as Acid reflux? I notice lots of people post on hear ask if others are  taking any "PIP" (I probably got the wrong initials))...... So what is that? 

GERD is acid reflux --PPI Proton Pump Inhibitors are the meds like the purple pill or Nexium.