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My vitamin C is giving me heartburn can I take Tums?

jdgilmore1115Feb 28, 2017
I had my breast augmentation on February 23rd and I've have had no complications or issues. Slight discomfort with heartburn would like to take Tums but want to make sure it is ok and surgeon's office is closed today

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