I've seen online where some docs recommend them to protect the stomach, regardless of whether or not you have reflux. Did any of your surgeons recommend them, or do you take them? Just wondering...

I'm taking Prilosec. My surgeon said it helps reduce stomach swelling right after surgery. So it's only for 30 days, then I'm finished with it.

I've seen online where some docs recommend them to protect the stomach, regardless of whether or not you have reflux. Did any of your surgeons recommend them, or do you take them? Just wondering...

Yes, I take Nexium twice a day, which had to be increased in dose post band surgery. I had a long and extensive history with reflux prior to band surgery, and the band has only increased the necessity to stay on the medications.

@ Sojourner - did you have a hiatal hernia too? I have been on Nexium for a very long time, but I have a hiatal hernia and my doctor said that having the repair should fix that.

I'm taking Prilosec. My surgeon said it helps reduce stomach swelling right after surgery. So it's only for 30 days, then I'm finished with it.

Ditto - same here.

Interesting. I never had indigestion or Reflux before surgery, even though I had a hiatal hernia (never knew I had one!) which was repaired during surgery. My stomach now is greatly irritated by any amount of alcohol (thankfully I rarely imbibe!), and I find myself popping a tums more and more often, even while avoiding irritants.

I guess my question was whether the band itself causes more acid in your tummy and whether we should all be taking acid blockers. It will be a question I ask the doc on my next visit in November! Thank you for the replies, and any other input would be welcome! :-)

I had a hiatal hernia as well, but never had any symptoms. I'm 4 weeks out from surgery today. So I'm interested to see if I develop reflux now. I sure hope not. If I was a fatty without reflux, I surely don't want it post band!

This is my third day post op with no nexium and I am thrilled, I hope repairing the hiatal hernia has resolved my reflux issues and I pray that it stays that way!

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My surgeon recommended them to me, but I haven't need them, never suffered pre surgery and haven't yet needed them post surgery

In preparation for the lap band, I had an endoscopy which showed that I have the beginning stages of Barretts Esophagus. I probably should have known something was up because I have a long history of heartburn. Now I take a 20mg Omeprazole (Prilosec) every morning and have no problems with it at all. It didn't affect my decision to get the band, and the doc said to go ahead with the procedure.