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leebick    448

leebick
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My surgical group recommended having 4-6 months of proton pump inhibitor antacids on hand for post-surgery. I am glad I didn't sink that kind of money into this, as nobody has ever recommended that I take any antacid. I don't think I've been experiencing any kind of reflux or heartburn but I do feel hunger pangs. I didn't expect this, as the cells that produce ghrelin are located in the part of my stomach that was removed. Will taking a PPI help with this? I don't think this is head hunger; I really do feel hungry periodically during the day!

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gustavio    439

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Yes absolutely

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Heather I    500

Heather I
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Yes, I was told the same thing; acid mimics hunger, and I think they said you need it for Vitamin absorption the first year out? Something to do with that? I forget the whole explanation, but it made sense.

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Oregondaisy    2,021

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yes you do need them because acid DOES mimic hunger pangs.

I would try Zantac first before a PPI. Zantac is acid reducer. PPIs are acid blockers. It turns out we need some acid.

Read up on PPIs, They are not good for you. .They ruin your bones. I have a lot of problems because of taking them for years.. They are very hard to get off of. The acid becomes very painful.

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cbonet    336

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My doctor had me on for 1 month and then said use Tums or over the counter. They said studies are showing long term use of ppi are linked to dementia. I looked it up and there is some concern.

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leebick    448

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What is a PPI?

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Proton pump inhibitor- it's the way the medication works to prohibit acid production in your system.

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