My surgeon prescribed Protonix and I took it for 3 weeks, but I don't feel like it was very effective after 2 weeks. I'm not sure if that particular PPI is milder or more easily tolerated for coming straight out of a surgical procedure on the stomach. Yesterday I told my doctor that I kept feeling extreme hunger all day long that I thought was related to stomach acid or gas and could I switch to Prilosec or Prevacid because the Protonix didn't seem to work very well. He said sure, just make sure it is either a very small pill or an elixer.

Which PPIs have you tried and what are your experiences with them? Do you also supplement with Tum's or some other form of antacid?

I had the same issue. Protonix wasn't working well. Just started prilosec on Sunday. Taking 20mg twice a day. It's a very small pill. But I have had to take tums a couple of times in the middle of the night. It does say that it takes a little bit for the prilosec to work so hopefully it will get better!!

I had the same issue. Protonix wasn't working well. Just started prilosec on Sunday. Taking 20mg twice a day. It's a very small pill. But I have had to take tums a couple of times in the middle of the night. It does say that it takes a little bit for the prilosec to work so hopefully it will get better!!

You had your surgery one day after mine, so it is interesting that we've both switched. Please let me know how the Prilosec works for you. I started Prevacid yesterday and take Tums in the evening for acid but also for the Calcium.

I've taken prilosec since day 8 post-op and have never had an issue with hunger or heartburn. It is available off the shelf, but tends to cost quite a bit. For example, a 90 count is $25 at the local target.

I'm 8 weeks out today and couldn't live without my protonix. Somedays I need 2 but not all the time.

I feel the same way, losingitforgood. Couldn't live without Protonix! I am to be on it for 2 months post op but was telling someone today that I want to stay on it forever. Don't know if its the Protonix or the hernia removal (with sleeve) that has made the difference. Don't like being on meds but will miss Protonix.