heartburn

[amanda30ronan]

can anyone tell me what i am allowed to take for heartburn whilst on LL ? I get it bad when my stomaches empty and sometimes get acid reflux during the night which is terrible , i have to eat lots of chewing gum and drink milk to get rid of it , its disgusting !!! all help greatly appreciated ! :break_diet:

 

[Jezebella]

Amanda

I suffered terribly and I mean terribly here from heartburn prior to starting LL, however since then I haven't had one instance of it every!! Hang in there hun. You will probably find when you do finally re introduce food that it is linked to bread or complex carbs or dairy...

Jez
xx

 

[amanda30ronan]

I am still getting it tho after 2 days on LL , i dont want to resort to anything i shouldnt be taking and ruin my progress so far lol

 

[Foxtrot]

I used to have it loads to but not anymore too. Sleep elevated and don't eat too late. And certainly don't eat gum!!

A lot of it is to do with your eating habits and also that you are over weight. Once you start changing those things, it will change too.

 

[Blonde Logic]

Hi Amanda - I don't know, but your LLC or Lighter Life HQ could advise you if none of us know. Good luck.

 

[pete10141748]

I too used to get really bad acid reflux at night, so much so that at one point I regularly lost my voice as my throat was being damaged from it, and I used to wake up most night feeling so bad that I would make myself sick just to try and empty my stomach of the acid (stupid idea really but hey when you're desperate you do dumb things).

Since starting LL and losing my first stone (3 weeks into the program) I haven't had it at all, even when I went back on to real f**d (albeit not eating to the extremes I used to) so I figured it was largely due to my obesity so you might well find that it goes away as you lose the weight

In the meantime, I just used to drink plenty of water before I went to bed, and I found that sleeping with my front half elevated by pillows greatly helped too

 

[amanda30ronan]

thanks everyone , lets hope not eating regular food keeps it at bay

 

[johnnywindows1]

I've been 20 stone, and then lost down to 13 stone (on cals). The heartburn will stop soon, Be patient, and if your worried about ruining your diet, just use Bi carb powder in water. Cal free and in ya kitchen cupboard. Tastes vile though....

 

[amanda30ronan]

OOO thanks for that johnny , if i get desperate i will try that

 

[Jezebella]

Check with your LLC as it might put you out of Ketosis. When on LL follow the rules, stick to the plan, eat only what you are allowed, otherwise it can really hinder your progress.

Jez
xx

 

[amanda30ronan]

i know thats why i dont wanna take anything i shouldnt while in ketosis ,
johnny do i drink the bicarb soda ???

 

[Blonde Logic]

I think JEzz meant it might be the bi-carbonate soda that could kick youout of ketisis? Yo be absolutely certain, you really should call the LL advisors or your LLC.

LL UK 0800 2 988 988 ask for the medical advice team.

 

[amanda30ronan]

yeah i know lol thanks for the number

 

[slendablenda]

Hi Amanda
I can understand you askingthese questions.However don't be anxious - anyday now most of them will resolve and most people feel healthier and have fewer things like reflux and heartburn than they did prior to LL.
It just takes a little time for your body to adjust to such a dramatic changr in diet. It soon settles down.
I'm sure you'll be fine.

 

[amanda30ronan]

thanks , i am still getting the heartburn on and off but the mint breath spray seems to help lol