Is Prilosec the best stuff to use? Or do you recommend something else?

That's one of those things that seems to vary with the individual. The generic OTC prilosec/omeprazole works fine for me but may not for others, I tried the generic Zantac and it didn't do anything for me, so it was back to the prilosec. It what you are using or were initially prescribed/recommended isn't working well, try another one.

My doc recommended pepcid ac chewables. So far they're working.

The "best" one is the one that works. :-) I tried a couple before settling on omeprazole (generic Prilosec), but bodies are different, and happily, there are different types of medications so you will hopefully be able to find one that works for you. Sometimes it takes a combination of types of antacids, but I haven't seen a lot of posts from people who were unable to get it under control.

My acid issues lasted from right after being sleeved until about a month ago, when I weaned myself off of the omeprazole. I no longer take it--I have some around here, just in case, but things seem to have settled down in that department. I didn't have acid issues before surgery, and I'm pretty glad I don't have them any more.

I take OTC Prilosec and still need to take Tums if I get heartburn anyway. I also use Prelief, you take it before you eat, especially foods I know that are acidic.