"dateCreated": "2011-02-12T21:03:53+0000", If you are taking an antacid prior to the testing for H. pylori, make sure to let your doctor know. Your doctor may include an antacid in your drug regimen. %PDF-1.5 links_external: true, in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions, By Can we take tums, because I could really use some??? refreshAds = function(refresh_slots) { Accessed July 8, 2020. googletag.defineSlot('/15547294/BP_Sidebar_125x125_SQ3', [125, 125], 'div-gpt-ad-SQ3').addService(googletag.pubads()); "@context": "http://schema.org", "author": { If you take a MAOI (Rasagiline, Selegiline, Phenelzine, Tranylcypromine) call our office at (802) 847-8865. For this reason, it is generally recommended to withhold certain drugs if you are scheduled to have one of these procedures . (function(){if(typeof window.CustomEvent==="function")return!1;function CustomEvent(event,params){params=params||{bubbles:!1,cancelable:!1,detail:undefined};var evt=document.createEvent('CustomEvent');evt.initCustomEvent(event,params.bubbles,params.cancelable,params.detail);return evt} I had sleeve surgery in southern Indiana on 04/18 (7 Days ago.) var modifyClass = classModifiers[1]; 1998-2023 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research (MFMER). "text": "Tums is Calcium carbonate,sleevers and Bypassers no,longer make enough,gastric acid to utilize carbonate. "@type": "DiscussionForumPosting", }, Here's some information to help you get ready, and what you can expect from your doctor. include protected health information. You may have an upper GI endoscopy as an outpatient or as part of your stay in a hospital. If the endoscopy shows an ulcer in your stomach, a follow-up endoscopy should be performed after treatment to show that it has healed, even if your symptoms improve. Additionally, if you take any blood-thinning medication, your physician may request that you stop using for 3-5 days before the test. cookie_ssl: true, in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A, By You may go back to your normal diet and activities, unless you have other instructions. "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/profile/316790-sc09/" "userInteractionCount": 38935 onmyway11 "@type": "Comment", var ipsSettings = { "url": "https://www.bariatricpal.com/contact/" An upper GI endoscopy may also be done to check your stomach and duodenum after a surgery. useCompiledFiles: true, I use gaviscon instead (which is what my doc recommended), (I may not have been quoting the issue exactly, but the end result is that Tums can cause worse acid reflux after prolonged use), Great I was wondering what I could take I had a pack of Tums waiting so glad I saw your post thank you I just had a mini sleeve done 4 days ago heartburn is unbelievable, I will do that in Monday thank you for the advice. Gastroesophageal reflux disease. .visely-recommendations-container .product__prices { padding-bottom: 10px; } var ViselyIntegration = 'external'; }, }, cookie_path: "/", "text": "I don\u0027t know if we can but I do. In this procedure, the surgeon wraps the top of the stomach around the lower esophagus. Tums are chewable so u can take that. I did buy some at Sams for backup Incase Im close to running out and forget to fill it. Redness, swelling, or bleeding or other drainage from the IV site, The reason you are having the test or procedure, What results to expect and what they mean, The risks and benefits of the test or procedure, What the possible side effects or complications are, When and where you are to have the test or procedure, Who will do the test or procedure and what that persons qualifications are, What would happen if you did not have the test or procedure, Any alternative tests or procedures to think about, Who to call after the test or procedure if you have questions or problems, How much will you have to pay for the test or procedure.