I agree with SharonZ, it does take awhile for the body to adjust to new 'habits'. As far as the PPI's (Proton Pump Inhibitors) you'll probably know them by the commercials on TV...Nexium, Prevacid,...
Update-I have spoken with my doctor who states that the NON-EXTENDED pills can be ground up and placed in a drink. In my case, I can place a pill in my protein/peanut butter/banana shake and drink...
Thanks LanieG and Lynnwood. To the best of my knowledge, my pills are not the extended mix. Like Lanie, they are the big white round pills. Not marked on the bottle and haven't been told via the...
I have just had some stomach and diaphragm surgery and am unable to swallow my 500mg (2x daily) pills. So, I am crushing them via the Ninja processor with protein drinks. My question is: is there any...
Strictures aren't any fun are they? Hurt like crazy when trying to swallow. In the past I've gone in for dilation from my specialist and that worked for a couple of years each time. Procedure may the...
I would like to give a quick summary of my experiences with having a recent Laparoscopic Nissen Fundoplication surgery in the hope it will help someone readying to go through the same. Suffice it to...
Hello Cookiesk9, only a medical doctor can guide you on this, however, when I began my journey with GERD and Hiatal Hernia repair I went in with similar issues and the issue that put me over the top...