I'm two weeks away from surgery. I get occasional reflux (maybe once per week), and I've read that it's good to take something like Prilosec after surgery. My question is, has anyone been put on Prilosec before surgery? Or did you start after? I have an appointment with my surgeon in a week and I'll certainly ask him, but was curious if they recommend starting before the surgery.

Thanks

I was put on RX Prilosec (also took otc Zantac) about 6 mths ago. A slipped band caused me severe nighttime reflux. It helped. Alot. 2 weeks ago, when prepping for my sleeve surgery last week, my surgeon sent me my post op scripts in the mail. In it were 6 drugs, including 1 for RX Pepcid. He told me that the Pepcid works better than the Prilosec with sleeve patients (not sure why). ANyway, he wants me to be on that for at least 3 mths before trying to go off of it.

I think most people are prescribed a PPI for post op. Definitely ask your surgeon.