Is anyone not taking reflux meds post-VSG?

[Kindle 8,667]

I only took them for 2 months while my sleeve was healing. No need yo take them if you aren't having reflux. In fact, long term PPI use has so many detrimental side effects, it's best to avoid it if you can.

[Catmom4 149]

I'm 9 weeks out and I don't take them. My surgeon never told me I should take them. I've not had a problem. I'm glad too, since there's so much bad info coming out about PPIs...

[BarrySue 602]

I had terrible reflux before surgery, but zero, zip, NADA post-op. I never even had to fill my prescription for anything because I never experienced reflux ever again.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

any detrimental effect not taking them?

@@kinkymoo

i am 4+ years post sleeve

i never had reflux before/after surgery

my surgeon told me from the "beginning" to take antacids daily

I take prilosec prophylactically

after reading these posts, i am now questioning how often to take med

i will call doc tomorrow, and discuss the situation

like a good sleever, I always follow surgeons instructions

kathy

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

UPDATE - UPDATE

will call doc like a good sleever, I always follow surgeons instructions

ooooooops

i asked my nurse (NUT) if i should still be taking an anti-acid (prilosec)

she said i should have stopped after one year

(i'm 4 + years PO)

that's my answer and i'm sticking to it!!

BUT hubby was in room with me when i was told to always take it

kathy

[Rdsegobia 121]

I guess at least I won't know when I get kidney disease since the dementia will have already set in. LOL.

I need a PPI almost every day due to heartburn and reflux. Sometimes I can go a few days without it before it starts to flare up again. It's only a minor annoyance. I am 20 months post op.

Had a good laugh????????