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Prevacid/acid

starry957
on 4/17/13 10:14 am

Just wondering others' experiences at their centres regarding prescriptions of prevacid post-op.  I went to St Joe's in Toronto for my surgery (VSG), had Dr Sullivan, and was prescribed Prevacid once a day for 3 months.  So, I've been about a week without any, and I think? I'm doing okay with regards to acid, etc.  I do get some indigestion (ie burping) when I eat certain things and/or if I eat too fast (which sometimes happens when I'm at work).  Is this pretty typical?  How are others doing with this?

If I were someone who needed to continue on Prevacid, would this be evident at this point yet, or does it develop more gradually?

Thanks!

Kerry

 

January 8th, 2013 - VSG with Dr Paul Sullivan (St Joe's Toronto)

    

    
anewstart
on 4/17/13 10:28 am - Canada
Hi Kerry,
Prior to surg I was diagnosed with Gerd (acid reflux issue). When I finished my 3 months dose if raprozole (a diff type of anti acid med)I knew immediatly i could not do without. The first day off instant heartburn, indegestion and upset stomach.
So my guess would be after a few days if your feeling ok...it would be safe to assume your good.

I'd asked at my 3 months how will I know. They said if your heartburn free no indigestion your good ..

Good luck hope this helps
Leslie
PaulaToronto
on 4/17/13 11:18 am - Toronto, Canada

I never stopped taking Prevasid and I am 15 months out from VSG. My stomach rumbles and I get terrible heart burn once I started adding more variety of food to my diet so I stayed on the Prevasid. Every person is different but many have to stay on Prevasid. 

Stomach acid feels like hunger and so if you eat and 30 minutes later your stomach is rumbling that it is hungry that is usually stomach acid and the Prevasid might help.

Highest W 312   Referral W 252   Surgery W 237   CW 156  Height 5'6"            

      

Cuter_w_Curves
on 4/17/13 12:19 pm - Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
VSG on 01/08/13

That's so strange!

I got a 3 month script with 1 refill when I left. And you're sure you only had the 3 months?

That said I knew by 1 month out this was likely going to be a life long script for me. I am intending to phone his office and ask if I should stay with 1 a day, move to 2 a day, etc. if I have any more double up days.

Dr Sullivan VSG Jan. 8th, 2013!
  Lost 100 lbs in a year post op with a VSG. 

   

starry957
on 4/17/13 12:22 pm

Oh - really Shell?  Maybe we only filled 1/2 of it....I guess I shall check tomorrow with my pharmacy.  I don't seem to get pain or anything, but I do get burpy after I eat (some) things - I assume it's some indigestion....

Thanks - good to know Shell - how ya doing??

January 8th, 2013 - VSG with Dr Paul Sullivan (St Joe's Toronto)

    

    
Alice-58_.
on 4/17/13 12:37 pm
VSG on 02/26/13

I agree with Paula. I have read on one of the American VGS sites that Prevacid, even taken long term, reduces the acids that ultimately cause hunger. I would really like to hear a physician's theory on this though as this certainly wasn't an evidence based practice site. I am 7 weeks out VSG and my surgeon only gave me a 2 month supply. I still get heartburn and reflux even on one Prevacid daily. When I saw sugeon last week I completely forgot to ask him about the Prevacid. Hope my family physician will order it for me if I continue to need it as surgeon doesn't want to see me again.

Live near Bayfield. Referral June 2011 to Windsor Bariatric Referral Center. July asked to be transferred to Guelph as closer but file got lost..  Orientation Nov 2011, Guelph. Nurse,Nut and SW X3 mid 2012. Surgeon Dec 2012. VGS Surgery Feb 26 2013 Dr Jules Guelph

    

Arlio1207
on 4/17/13 9:53 pm - Belleville , Canada
RNY on 04/04/13

Prevacid is to prevent ulcers, if your doc gave it to you to take, I would, regardless how u feel. Just as a precaution, you never know what my develop.  :)

Arlene enlightened

Referred June 26, 2012, Orientation Nov 7, Nurse Nov 19. Dietician and Psychologist Nov 21, Dietician #2 Jan 4, 2013, Final Nurse Jan 24, Meet surgeon Feb 20th, Pre Surgical class Mar 6th, Dr Glazier March 7, PATTS March 7, Surgery April 4th !!!!!

    

    
Nanato2
on 4/17/13 11:50 pm, edited 4/17/13 11:53 pm - Canada
VSG on 02/12/13

Kerry 

I was told by my surgeon that one of the side effects from the VSG is acid reflux. Some may not get it but I was told the most people with a VSG will get it.

I had reflux prior to surgery so doctor was worried the VSG could make it worse which it did I was given Prevaicid in hospital but it didn't work or me and they gave me Nexium but after about a month I couldn't deal with the acid reflux any longer and went back to taking my medication I was on prior to surgery and it worked wonders acid is under control again.

So if the acid continues you will probably need another prescription and yes that means you could be on it long term.

 

Lynn

 

 

Referral- March 2012, Letter April 19, Orientation TWH- June 6, NP - July 3, Sleep Apena test July 16, Internist and SW  - July 17, Nutritional class - July 23, Dietician appt. July 30th, Psych-Social appt - Aug 20th. Follow up with doctor sleep apena Aug. 28th  Surgeons appt. - Dec. 14th Dr. Jackson. Surgery date - Feb 12 2013 - VSG   

                
starry957
on 4/18/13 1:22 am

Thanks Lynn, I'll check but I actually am not even sure I'm having significant acid or not?  I don't feel pain or nausea ever, and I only get "burpy"? after some of the things I eat (ie pepperettes, etc...).  I'll check it out - I just don't want to be taking something unless I absolutely have to.

January 8th, 2013 - VSG with Dr Paul Sullivan (St Joe's Toronto)

    

    
jewel-twin
on 4/18/13 7:44 am - Canada
I had RNY and a script for 2 a day for 6 months! Not sure why yours would be less then that! *shrug* I would air on the side of caution!

Juls

Family Dr. 06/05/2012    Referral Received 06/28/2012 Orientation 08/01/2012   NP 08/27/2012
SW 08/28/2012              Nut Class 08/27/2012
NUT 10/01/2012              PS 10/01/2012
Surgeon Dr. Cyriac 12/07/2012  **SURGERY  JAN 30, 2013**

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