Caution for using PPI's

[Itstime 0]

I stopped my prevacid 3 days ago and have had no problems with reflux or anything. First day I had slight nausea after eating but only lasted briefly. Now nothing. I am amazed! At night sometimes sleeping on my stomach would get that roll up the esophagus of bile few times early on after surgery, but haven't had one thing!!! Hope this continues. Have not used anything else but do have gaviscon for backup if needed.

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

I am doing quite well off my PPI. I was really kind of worried the first few days. I got an email from Dr.Aceves that told me to take prilosec every other day, but I don't think I am going to need to do that. I have taken a few sips of gavescon a few times, but the last few days, I don't need anything.

[stcyt 15]

Oregondaisy... so good to hear. I really want to stop. I'm going to wait till completely healed (12 weeks I guess?) and give it a go. You had a bit of trouble at first right?

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

I've tried to go off of them before and gave up. The rebound acid goes on for about a week. lately, I have no heartburn all day but have a little bit at night. It's nothing compared to the way it was the first week.

I am over the rough spot. I do drink a sip of gavescon if I need to, but haven't needed to lately.

You really are supposed to stay on them for 6 months though. I am a year post op, so I decided it was time to stop.

[stcyt 15]

whats gavascon..... it it otcit is the same as tums or rolaids.

Edited May 28, 2010 by stcyt

[Swiftflow 6]

I am on day 3 of no PPI too. I know I am supposed to go 6 months, but I never had acid issues pre-op or for the few days before starting the PPI post op. The good news if it becomes an issue I can just start taking it again. No acid issues yet on day 3 but It can be a week or two to clear out of the system. My main reason for doing this is because I don't want to create an acid issue that I never had--in other words my body may try to overproduce acid if I go too long on a PPI.

Edited May 28, 2010 by Swiftflow

[trish4 3]

Because of a hital hernia and gastric reflux causing me to aspirate into my lungs, I've been taking the PPI (Proton Pump Inhibitors) for the last 6+ years - I brought the issue up 3 years ago to my gastroenterologist about the bone issue (increased risk of fractures) - he wasn't too worried - but then that didn't make me feel better - i.e., the fact that he wasn't "too worried." I think walking helps the bones and of course the Calcium supplements. Acid reflux is both dangerous and makes you feel "yuk" - For right now, I'm taking my chances. I'll check with Dr. Aceves in about a year (a year after my VSG) and see what he thinks. AND I have to say - all of you Dr. Aceves patients - isn't his office staff (especially Gaby) fantastic about getting back to us?

[Oregondaisy 2,020]

Gavescon has a different ingredient than tums or rolaids. It comes in liquid and chewable tablets.

Dr. Aceves recommended it because he said rolaids or tums cause rebound acid.