I am going to have VSG in November. I already take the maximum dosage (30 mg) of Prevacid, once a day and have for years. I keep hearing that many (if not most) people who have VSG need to take a PPI after surgery to not only help with the GERD but with hunger, at least for awhile. I also read from someone that, if you are already on a PPI, you may need to have your dosage adjusted after surgery.

Does anyone have any suggestions about what I should do after surgery if I am experiencing any of the typical GERD and hunger symptoms and am already at the max for Prevacid? I know that this is something I will probably need to address with my surgeon, but I'd like to be prepared just in case he doesn't think I need anything and I do...

Thanks!

They can add an H2 blocker as well (like ranitidine) or switch to a higher dose of another PPI.

Prilosec and Prevacid were not cutting it for me so my doctor put me on Dexilant which is twice as strong as 40mg Nexium. It has worked wonders after a month of it he wants me to try Prilosec OTC again. He is hoping to get the acid under control then take a modest approach if I can get away with it.