when you stopped your PPI

[*susan* 1,709]

Four years out and if I miss just one day of my Prilosec, I have miserable acid reflux. I think some of us are just destined to have a problem with it, but I consider that a small price to pay for all the benefits I have received from my sleeve.

[JessicaAnn 564]

I was never put on one and I haven't gotten heartburn even once!

[LI Gemini NY 607]

I was never put on one and I haven't gotten heartburn even once!

Lucky! If u ever want to experience it, I have tons to share lol

[zenandnow 514]

I was prescribed prilosec for 30 days & often forgot to take it. I have only had 1 episode of heartburn, but I think it was because I laid down right after eating. Other than that - no issues.

I'm almost 4 mos out. Will be interesting to see if a problem develops later on.

[JessicaAnn 564]

Lucky! If u ever want to experience it' date=' I have tons to share lol[/quote']

Lol! No thanks! I suffered from ulcers and GERD since I was 10 years old!! It finally went away with this surgery! So I'm enjoying the break lol

[Momonanomo 534]

UPDATE!

Hi everyone! It's now almost a week since I stopped my PPI , and I have to say that my symptoms have gotten better every day! So I'm hoping I'm like minkywinks (see above).

I do have to say that I went back to Protein shakes only for a couple of days and am sloooowly & cautiously working back to regular food. I am hoping the horrible heartburn was just a reaction to stopping the PPI so suddenly, although that's what dr said to do. I have a phone conference scheduled with my bariatric team tomorrow, so I will address it then. I will also ask if there is an OTC PPI that I could keep on hand to use as-neeeded. Will update & post what I am advised.

thanks again for everyone's input. I can always count on you guys!

[mich 74]

My doctor prescribed Zantac post op for 6 months. It's not a PPI but a milder H-2 inhibitor (whatever that means). About PPI, I read somewhere that the stomach actually makes more acid producing sites in response to the PPI use to try and counteract the drug. So when you stop using it you have more acid than before. But with time your body will regulate again. I also read that you can alternate PPI and Zantac while weaning off a PPI.

[castiel 66]

I stopped mine somwhere around 4 months. I haven't had any issues with acid or heart burn. However, if I know I'm going to be drinking alcohol in a few days, I start taking some.

[Momonanomo 534]

FINAL UPDATE

Well I spoke with my NUT and she seemed concerned, and advised me to call my surgeon right away. Called my surgeon's office and his assistant told me that he instructs her to tell all patients with similar experiences to try an OTC or get with my PCP to prescribe something. She didn't seem all that concerned.

Honestly, the acid problem has really improved the last couple of days, although it's not resolved and I am eating super cautiously. NUT pointed out that I shouldn't have to do that forever. So I will get an OTC and give that a go. If it doesn't help I will go to my PCP.