Nexium, Prevacid, Prilosec, other? Are you taking anything post-surgery?

[2b4me 0]

I've been on Prevacid for a couple of years pre-surgery. I used to take it every day until my PCP told me that it was only necessary when I needed it -- e.g. if I ate too close to bedtime.

I should have taken one as close to surgery as possible, too. Of course, they didn't want me to drink any Water. But, the heartburn right after surgery was so severe, it kept me awake. The painkillers in the IV worked as did the antacid they put in my IV.

I'm now 3 days post-surgery and I'm able to take 1 with a couple sips of Water every morning.

For me, taking Prevacid was/is a lifesaver.

Dr Almanza: VSG Jan 23/10

hw /cw /goal weight

235/? /115

height = 5'3"

[Bambi 0]

do you take a pill or capsule? does it bother you at all?

[youknowit 11]

You know it,

good luck on your surgery, you will love Dr. Aceves and his staff. Or maybe you know them already with the band. Post when you can and we'll be thinking of you!

Thanks so much, Itstime! I really appreciate the well wishes. Getting excited, scared, and just ready... Probably won't sleep much tonight or tomorrow night. Still need to pack all the stuff, but it's in a pile (been makin' the "pile" for a week or so).

I do know how awesome everyone is at Dr. Aceves office and the hospital, I feel super comfortable going back there... Thanks again, and look for my posts on Sunday, (and hopefully) Monday, after the sleeve. :thumbup1:

[mountain_lover 3]

Hi Mountain_Lover...

Thank you for sharing this. I must admit, I didn't know what you meant by Tardive, but when I looked it up, I knew exactly what you were referring to... Odd stuff. Glad to know that information, I think I shall avoid ALL drugs with those possible side effects.

How are things with your sleeve? How's the losing, and how's the acid?

Best!

Thank you for your comments. My sleeve was done on Dec.2 and everything is still going ok. I weigh 203. 34 pounds lost before surgery and 29 pounds lost after surgery. Also I feel lots better as long as I make sure I take my Ranitidene 150 mg from Wal-Mart. My doctor recommends taking it for 2 months after surgery, but I am going to take it for awhile longer and ask him next month if I need to stop taking 2 each day or can I continue.

I hope that all went well with you if you did have your surgery yesterday. Please let us know how you are doing as soon as possible. I wish you all best.

[JeepChick 0]

I wasn't prescribed anything and was told to take something OTC when I need it. I am a little over two weeks out. I just had my first "burn" last night trying to eat some tuna. It was pretty bad. I still haven't gone to buy anything, I will go to the drugstore tomorrow.

[youknowit 11]

Still taking the Prevacid... but, I think maybe I need a higher dose, as by about 12 hours out from taking it, I feel hungry and grumbling, even after I've eaten. Especially at night, which is way past the time I took the pill (I take it IMMEDIATELY upon waking up in the morning). Anyone try taking this twice a day? I know I have been diagnosed with H.Pylori, so that might be why I have these hunger pangs, I guess we'll see when I get the meds started for it...

Hope everyone is doing well! :thumbup:

[Itstime 0]

I take prevacid in the am also and by the end of the day have more hunger pangs, especially when I am drinking my Water to get in all my fluids. It seems to flush out my stomach and creates that empty feeling, don't know how else to describe it. I ignore it most times but feel that would be the time I could cheat bf going to bed. Would love to hear from other users about upping the dose?

[youknowit 11]

Do you think we could take two in a day? One in the morning, one towards night? I'm thinking about trying it... What you described is EXACTLY how I'm feeling...

[pnw218 14]

I take one 20mg omeprazole (generic prilosec) every day. I take it at night before bed. My rx does allow me to take 2 per day if needed. If my stomach hurts due to stress or something I have eaten, I will take the 2nd one, usually early or mid afternoon. I was taking it prior to surgery for a few years for pre-ulcer redness and sensitivity. Spices and I do not get along.

It is sold over the counter and I think it says two can be taken a day. I haven't read a box lately tho as mine is by prescription.

[youknowit 11]

Perhaps I'll switch to Prilosec and try it once my 5 bottles of Prevacid run out. If you can take it twice a day, I'm going to venture a guess that it's "possible" to do it with the Prevacid. I'm going to dig around online for an answer and will let you all know what I find!

[wannalise 15]

I found several different sites that say its okay. Good luck!

[youknowit 11]

Thanks! I decided to try it... Took an extra one last night, and we'll see if doing this for a couple of days makes things feel better. I already did feel a hint of calming in my tummy last night about an hour or so after taking the extra one.

Best to all! - angie :smile1: