Reflux and Protein Consumption

I am one of the VSG'ers that didnt have reflux before surgery, but do now. I have noticed a big correlation with how much protein I eat and my reflux. If I actually eat what I am supposed to (protein and veggies) I need to take 2 PPI's a day - one is not enough. If I eat fun-loving fat-gaining carbs, Nnnnooooo problem on the reflux!

So my questions is - Does anyone take a 2x daily PPI? Wondering about the long term issues with 2 PPI's and Sleeve. Obviously I would like to take as little as possible, but as much as needed.

2 PPI daily is not unheard of. I was on 1 PPI for 6 months post-op and didn't have a reflux problem unless I ate chicken, spicy foods or tomato based sauces.

My wife had the VSG in Febreuary and was prescribed 2 PPI for the first year post-op. 

The reflux could also be a result of eating too much or too fast.

Good luck,
George

You're in MY head Zen!!!! I've recently upped my protein and OMGosh! What is this YUCK in my tummy and throat????????????? I've been wondering if I could double up too......

Oh its not about eating too much or too fast, I only get it at night - REALLY bad. And before you ask about eating a few hours before bedtime, propping up the pillow, etc etc .... I can fall asleep on the couch VERTICAL and get woken up with reflux.

If I take 2 PPI's I am fine. If I take 1 in the AM, forget it - by night its like I took nothing. If I take 1 at night, its better but have a hard time after dinner before the PPI kicks in.

I just wondered if anyone else takes 2.