Omeprazole

[NJGirl32 43]

When I go into the docs office I go in shell shocked-seriously! I forgetto ask questions and details! I went in for my pre-surgery consult and they gave me a prescript for Omeprazole 20 mg and told me to crush it up in applesauce each day after my surgery. Does anyone know what this is? I think she sais something about an anti acid but I could be totally wrong. I got home not having any idea whatthis prescription is for - I know I could call the doc. but I thought I see if anyone know first. Thanks!

[Little Teapot 1]

It's just the generic name for Prilosec, which is a medicine for reflux/GERD.

[spoiltmom 44]

It is an antacid/anti reflux med. If you have issues taking it in applesauce the pharmacy can compound it into a liquid. My baby took it for months that way.

[NJGirl32 43]

It's just the generic name for Prilosec, which is a medicine for reflux/GERD.

Thanks! Do you get acid reflux a lot after surgery?

[Little Teapot 1]

You may have some trouble with reflux after surgery since the food is sitting at the bottom of your esophagus for longer than it used to. I haven't had any trouble with reflux so far. Did you have trouble with heartburn/reflux before surgery?

[vickyd 24]

I was actually given a prescription for a disolvable medication (can't remember the name) instead of having to crush them. I have since switched to the pills and since they are so small I can swallow them with no problem. I started taking it a month before surgery after my endoscopy indicated some damage to my stomach lining due to reflux (I was unaware that I even had chronic reflux). Since I was prescribed it after surgery and they have never told me to stop taking it, I still take it every morning...

[NJGirl32 43]

I don't have reflux but my endoscope said I had Gasterious (sp?). SO i'll need to take pills for that 3 weeks after surgery so it doesn't erode the band.