I suffered from terrible GERD and a hiatal hernia prior to weight loss surgery. I had my hernia repaired. I had the gastric sleeve so my stomach is 1/10th the size it used to be and due to this, I can have acid issues if I don’t take omeprazole.
I take 20mg omeprazole once a day and no longer suffer from heartburn of any kind. To put it into perspective though, I was taking omeprazole prior to surgery and was STILL having issues with GERD, so to not have it at all, that’s wonderful for me.
Anyway, aside from taking my medicine, I know the following things have helped:
1) weight loss. Weight loss, even just as “little” as 5% of your weight will probably help your symptoms.
2) I must stay away from pineapple. Other citrus fruits only in moderation.
3) I actually do NOT have an issue with spicy foods, thank goodness.
4) Moderate coffee intake
5) Sleep with 2 pillows
6) Do not eat or drink prior to bed, ever. Even water.
7) Calcium supplements can aggravate GERD symptoms. Calcium citrate supplements are less likely to aggravate than calcium carbonate.
8) TUMS make my GERD worse. I won’t take them. I tossed all of them out.
@jonsblond I like your menu idea but I’m seeing very, very little protein in it.