Protein Pump Inhibitors?

[operationthin 3]

So, I am two weeks post-op and really struggling with heartburn and indigestion. I have never had this in my life before the sleeve.

My surgeon is recommending Losec - I am fearful I will need it forever and am reluctant to start it. The list of possible side effects sounds terrible.

Any insights here? Please?

[ready2Bslim 19]

I am two weeks post op as well and this past week the acid has been horrendous. Originally I was taking Pepcid AC chewable so but they did nothing for me and I was taking lots of tums on top of it. My surgeon has switched me to Previcid capsules and each day it is getting better and I'm taking fewer tums. Packaging says it can take 1-4 days to provide the full effect.

[operationthin 3]

Thank you for replying. It seems to be getting worse for me as well. I am seeing my family doctor this week for something. I had my surgery in Mexico so my surgeon emails me and phones but I have to see a family doctor here. I hope this does not last.

[Kindle 8,667]

Definitely get on a PPI. Acid reflux is very common immediately postop. It may or may not become a long term problem. Most surgeons send you home with a PPI to help decrease stomach acid and promote healing. I had my surgery in Mexico too, and my surgeon REQUIRED a minimum of 2 months of Omeprazole 40mg. Even with that I still needed Rolaids or Maaloxx occasionally. After 2 months I weaned down to the 20mg OTC dose for a couple weeks and then stopped completely. Fortunately I have had no GERD symptoms.