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Dieting for GERD?
Almost a month ago, I have been diagnosed with GERD. I have been taking ranitidine, sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. I have also gained weight over the course of the year from 143 pounds to 180. I am thinking the weight I gained maybe putting pressure on the lower part of my esophageal sphincter. Aside from taking the pills, I want to ask. I have decided to stop eating and drink between 8 to 12 cups of water with exercise and taking a vitamins to help me lose weight. I plan to do this for 2 weeks and see the results. So far its been 3 days. How does that sound?
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- ChemoAngelLv 75 years ago
Here's a sample day that ties together most of the heartburn-reducing suggestions so you can see how it all might fit together for you.
Breakfast
High-fiber hot or cold cereal with nonfat or 1% low-fat milk.
Less fat turkey bacon.
Apple juice.
Morning Snack
One container low-fat yogurt.
1/2 cup fresh fruit.
Decaf green tea.
Lunch
Roasted turkey & avocado sandwich on whole-wheat bread.
Baby carrots or other raw veggies.
* End the meal with a glass of water.
* Chew some nonpeppermint gum after the meal.
Afternoon Snack
Whole-grain crackers.
Reduced-fat cheese.
Apple slices.
Decaf green tea.
Evening Exercise
Dinner (moderate-sized portions of)
Higher fiber pasta (like Barilla Plus) with less-fat Alfredo sauce or pesto sauce with some meat or fish if desired (like cooked shrimp or strips of lean beef).
Steamed vegetables.
A light dessert (such as frozen fruit bar).
* End the meal with a glass of water.
* Chew some nonpeppermint gum after the meal.