I'm 5 days out and I don't have any heartburn. Am I still suppose to take the antacid meds to prevent or only if needed?

I was told to take it anyway by my doctor

I was given a 6-month supply and have to take all of it no matter what. It's also to help prevent ulcers and bleeding. Frankly in the first few weeks if I forgot it I would feel really hungry.

Yes make sure you take your six month supply of it. I'm one year post op and that's what I was instructed to do by my surgeon. In my opinion, it will help you down the road with any heartburn issues.

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what antacid medication are you taking? Otc or prescribed?

I am almost 6 weeks out and yesterday I had really bad acid problems. I was on Protonix and that really wasn't working for me. My surgeon suggested Nexium for a RX or Prilosec for an OTC. Today I will start the Prilosec and see if that helps.

I had surgery in Mexico and the gave me a two month supply to take home. She told me to take it in the morning and at night for 2 months but then I started to question it since I'm feeling pretty good. I will just take it.

I guess I was more afraid to take that pill when I'm on liquids only. It's a good size