Acid reflux
Sometimes, I just BURN. Like acid is literally burning me from the inside out.
Sometimes, im just a little naseous. Sometimes just general discomfort. When it's really really bad, I'll wake up with chest pains, sore throat/burning throat (but that's rare)
What helps me is to make sure im constantly drinking/eating frequently - when my stomach is empty for long periods, the acid builds up and it's not pretty. If you want to know if your symptoms are possibly acid, try taking an H2 blocker (prevacid, zantac, or tums) If it helps, then you know.
www.sexyskinnybitch.wordpress.com - my journey to sexy skinny bitch status
11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift.
HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 200 85 lbs lost pre-op / 135 post op
~~~~Alison~~~~~
Prilosec is a PPI - proton pump inhibitor. It turns of acid production. Prevacid only covers it up. I'm not a doctor, but if I were, Id recommend all new sleevers to be on a PPI at least initially.
Hope you feel better soon.
www.sexyskinnybitch.wordpress.com - my journey to sexy skinny bitch status
11/16/12 - Got my Body by Sauceda - arms, Bl/BA, LBL, thigh lift.
HW 420/ SW 335 /CW 200 85 lbs lost pre-op / 135 post op
~~~~Alison~~~~~
i have to stay on it forever because i had GERD for a long time before my wls surgery and did some damage to my esophagus....
jeris
Hmm...quick question - I could look it up - but you probably know the answers I'm looking for. I don't have a great understanding of GERD or what the ramifications are with long-term GERD....can you give me any info about it? I don't have it, but I am concerned about it post-op...and what the long-term damage could be treated/not treated..
Thanks so much!
Kerry