Acid Reflux

This section is about acid reflux that may occur after the surgery

How can I prevent acid reflux?

• Take the prescribed anti-reflux medication every morning, 30 minutes before
  breakfast

• Eat every 3 to 4 hours

• Eat slowly

• Avoid eating large portions at a time (stick to recommended portion size)

• Avoid drinking while eating

• Avoid drinking 15 minutes before and 30 minutes after eating

• Avoid bending over after meals

• Avoid lying down after meals

• Wait 3 hours after the last meal/snack before going to bed

• Make sure the last meal or snack of the day is high in protein

• Avoid smoking

Foods to avoid

• Spicy foods

• Greasy foods

• Acidic fruits

• Tomatoes

• Black coffee (avoid coffee if possible)

• Alcohol

• Chocolate

• Soft drinks

• Chewing gum

Anti-reflux drug

• Anti-reflux medication is prescribed after the surgery. The duration of the
  prescription is 2 months following the surgery

• If you experience acid reflux after stopping the medication, contact our clinical
  coordinator or your nurse so that we can renew your prescription (giving us the
  name of your pharmacy, the phone number, and the fax number)