Hello, So nice to have a place to talk to people that know what you are going through with BE. I had gastritis for 4 years. And then I got a EGD and the gastritis was supposedly gone and know diagnosed with BE in Feb of 2023. I wasn't surprised because I have a few other symptoms. Horse voice, nausea, pain in mid chest, and also some shallow breathing. I was on PPI medicine on and off for the Gastritis for 4 years. But since diagnosed with Be I have to be on PPI everyday . Which since I have one kidney it is affecting my GFR of my kidney testing. This medicine taken all the time will lower the stage of chronic kidney disease. And I did get tested after being on a PPI for 2 months. Because of my situation with one kidney, I have chosen to stop PPI medication and take H2 Blockers instead, along with Rolaids and plain Ginger Lozenges (for nausea). Health food stores usually have these. Avoid the ones that have lemon in it. 5 years ago I use to weigh 162 lbs. Now down to 119lbs. Mainly because a Gastritis diet and a Be diet is very healthy but does make you lose weight. I am looking for some thinks to eat that will help me not loss any more weight. I eat the good fats which are avocado's & sliver almonds and does not but does not help you gain weight. I need to know if anyone has any idea's to throw my way. I started drinking vanilla milkshakes and I buy fat free vanilla Kemp frozen yogurt. Thanks for your time and I am so happy to be a part of this support group. Because I do understand how you are feeling trying to deal with BE. It can be scary when the C word is thrown into the picture. Take Care !