Previcid

[mmcclure 3]

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!

[emilygrace 5]

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

[mp8btpc 33]

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.