2 questions

[Virginia M 5]

Hello,

I was told, and read, that after the surgery I would not feel hunger pangs...oh my gosh they are stronger than they were pre operation! Is anyone having this same experience?
I do know the difference between hunger and heartburn, but my physician assistant prescribed an ulcer pill. I have only been diagnosed with heartburn not GERD or acid reflux so I am seriously concerned she is prescribing just to prescribe. Any thoughts on that?

[catwoman7 10,862]

most of us are prescribed PPI's (usually omeprazole or pantaprazole) the first few months of surgery, regardless of if we have heartburn/reflux or not. Was it something like that or an ulcer-specific drug?

[Virginia M 5]

Catwoman7

yes, she asked if I was ever prescribed this ulcer medication. I told her no, only the heartburn meds. She told me to take this based on my question to her that I feel hunger pangs. I know I am supposed to to take the omeprazole, I was taking this for several years prior to surgery.