It's your right to know what you're taking and how it affects you in different situations. ObesityHelp is dedicated to the education, empowerment and support of all individuals affected by obesity, along with their families, friends, employers, surgeons and physicians. I agree, you need to ask your doctor. When I did my pre-ops on Friday, the RN told me I can take my prilosec the morning of surgery. One of the main side effects that I have had with changing medication is insomnia. Does anyone know how they will react with my anti-depressants and also Dipenhydramine Hydrochloride, I have been self medicating with Nytol one a night for a couple of months now so this chemical will probably still be quite high in my system. They went to school for a reason... To help YOU! I was told to take my prilosec up to the day before surgery. Quote. Treatments for heartburn include OTC and prescription medication and lifestyle changes. In other situations (where you're not about to be operated on) I'd think some advice from here would be helpful. So i just figured I'd ask on here to see if anyone has any ideas. rbb825 on 7/25/10 12:02 pm - Suffern, NY. Subsequently, my doctor has prescribed me with Zopiclone 7.5mg. A successful surgery can greatly relieve and correct severe acid reflux and heartburn. Heartburn is extremely common, affecting up to 25% of UK adults. One of RefluxMD’s members was seeking a final cure for heartburn, and recently underwent Nissen fundoplication surgery to repair a damaged lower esophageal sphincter (LES). To determine if your heartburn is a symptom of GERD, your doctor may recommend:. Just because I'm online asking for medical advice, doesn't mean I'm binded to it. Top. Select one or more newsletters to continue. You are going to have a tiny little pouch that needs to be shielded from all acid - you will need to continue it post op as well for atleast 6months or up to a year depending on the surgeon. Talk to the one who will be performing the surgery on you. I wouldn't want to risk taking advice from someone online - what if someone here says it's OK to take it so you do and then your doctor says no, now you have to postpone surgery because of it? Someone will be oncall if you need to call tonight. Data sources include IBM Watson Micromedex (updated 2 Sep 2020), Cerner Multum™ (updated 1 Sep 2020), Wolters Kluwer™ … The objective of heartburn surgery is to strengthen the LES muscle. Your surgeon's pre-op protocols may be very different from someone else's on here, and it's not worth the risk of potentially taking some advice that could cause your surgery to be postponed. It is a chest pain that occurs after eating, lying down or bending over and is most usually described as ‘burning’. Allow enough time for the medication to start working. Just whatever you do, DON'T try to take the situation into your own hands. =] Doctors' offices generally have someone on call. Hope this helps! LOL  I forgot to pick up my refill and will be suffering until I get it tomorrow! The pain is located at the lowest end of the breastbone in the centre of the chest with the discomfort often rising upwards and outwards. A tissue sample (biopsy) may be taken for analysis. Thanks for responding though. 6 months now, after taking Dothiepin/Dosulepin 150mg for a number of years previously. Talk to people.Still looking for answers? Ambulatory acid probe tests, to identify when, and for how long, stomach acid backs up into your esophagus. Another way of treating heartburn is via surgery. Try searching for what you seek or The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. The last thing they want is you going into your surgery with heartburn. But if the heartburn is unbearable, I'd suggest calling the on-call physician at your surgeon's office. This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Drugs.com provides accurate and independent information on more than 24,000 prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines and natural products. I was told to take my prilosec up to the day before surgery. Symptoms of heartburn include chest pain, burning in the throat, and difficulty swallowing. (Which actually can apply to everything in life) Don't go it alone. I have been taking Mirtazapine 30mg for approx. Endoscopy, to check for abnormalities in your esophagus. I can't remember whether or not they said I could take my heartburn medicine or not but I don't want to risk it in case they said I could not. 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