My surgeon has me taking Prevacid as a prophylactic for 3 mos. Initially, I forgot to get the script filled when we first got home and when I went back for my check-up, he asked about it. Oops, I told him I completely forgot. :doh: I told him I don't have ANY symptoms of reflux, but he said he puts all his patients on it for a 3 mos period after surgery. I'm taking it daily now, 1 pill a day.

I don't have any issues with side effects and can't find any documentation via net or otherwise that would create a concern taking this med for an extended period of time.

Does anyone else take a prophylactic antacid?

I took Prilosec for years before and after being banded. No problems.

My surgeon has me taking Prevacid as a prophylactic for 3 mos. Initially, I forgot to get the script filled when we first got home and when I went back for my check-up, he asked about it. Oops, I told him I completely forgot. :doh: I told him I don't have ANY symptoms of reflux, but he said he puts all his patients on it for a 3 mos period after surgery. I'm taking it daily now, 1 pill a day.

I don't have any issues with side effects and can't find any documentation via net or otherwise that would create a concern taking this med for an extended period of time.

Does anyone else take a prophylactic antacid?

ha ha dirty mind over here...sorry ---> lack of sleep :devious

My surgeon has me taking Prevacid as a prophylactic for 3 mos. Initially, I forgot to get the script filled when we first got home and when I went back for my check-up, he asked about it. Oops, I told him I completely forgot. :doh: I told him I don't have ANY symptoms of reflux, but he said he puts all his patients on it for a 3 mos period after surgery. I'm taking it daily now, 1 pill a day.

I don't have any issues with side effects and can't find any documentation via net or otherwise that would create a concern taking this med for an extended period of time.

I've taken either Prevecid or Prilosec for years now will absolutely no ill effects, except no heartburn at all. The dr. switched me to Acifed just before my surgery as the pill is no bigger than a birth control pill and I continue to take it. You can now buy some of these antacids over-the-counter hon. They definitely won't hurt you. In fact they may well help you. I would say I've been on them for about 15 years total to prevent getting an ulcer back.

Take care my friend

I take prevacid before I go eat Mexican food, other than that I don't seem to have a problem with heartburn.

My doc does not have me on it forall time, but has told me that it is smart to take something as a buffer before eating anything spicy. I LOVE spicy food, esp these buffalo wings at a restaurant nearby here called the green iguana. mmm mmm mmm. If I am going to have them tho, I have to take soemthing before hand so that my stomach does not become irritated and swollen.

Didn't realize so many people have taken these long term. Thanks for the feedback.

Hey Bettina ~ Did you get some sleep? Maybe this is what you were thinking? :confused: http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/aphrodis_foods.htm There have been numerous times I've had to read thread titles....just didn't click the first, second, third.....you get the picture.

Didn't realize so many people have taken these long term. Thanks for the feedback.

Hey Bettina ~ Did you get some sleep? Maybe this is what you were thinking? :confused: http://www.gourmetsleuth.com/aphrodis_foods.htm There have been numerous times I've had to read thread titles....just didn't click the first, second, third.....you get the picture.

No sadly...still no sleep....what is this....oh yeah day 7...AAAGGHHHH! I go to the Sleep Clinic tonight to get fitted for the hose. Maybe I will actually sleep tonight.

No the dirty mind was Prophylatics....you know, condoms, rubbers.... I know it also means "preventative" but when i hear that i usually thing of preventing sperm...HA HA HA..of course i went total gutter on this...LOL

It was just a juvenile moment;)

oh p.s. cool website!!!

I was on Prevacid for years before the band I had terrible reflux. I started taking Pilosec OTC since and am doing fine. Hoping that soon I won't have to take anything.

No the dirty mind was Prophylatics....you know, condoms, rubbers....

Duh, why didn't I think of that? :doh: :pound:

Hi Robin ~ Hope your reflux is improving. How's are you getting along with your fill? Does that cause you more problems with the reflux?

I've taken stuff like Prevacid and Nexium for years. I find I have not needed it post band. Keeping my fingers crossed!

Terry :confused:

Yes, I started Prevacid a week before being banded and my surgeon has refills on it for 6 months after being banded. No problems.

Hi Angels ~ I think your the only one so far that was on it as a "band" prophylactic. Did you stop after 6 mos and did you find it wasn't needed after that point?

I was banded April 4th so my six months is not up just yet. My surgeon does it for all of his patients as a precautionary measure.

Hi Angels ~ I think your the only one so far that was on it as a "band" prophylactic. Did you stop after 6 mos and did you find it wasn't needed after that point?

Ooops....I was thinking last year when I read that. Shows that my kids are sucking my brain cells again.