CHELL 41 Posted April 29, 2012 I really haven't felt I've needed it even though my doc said to take it daily. I haven't had any acid, heartburn or reflux issues. Surprisingly my stomach has been kind to me. This may change however once I'm off liquids.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E-girl 98 Posted April 29, 2012 For me, I had to go on it after I switched to regular food. No big deal. My doctor said that the sleeve to does not fix reflux. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MeMeMEEE 206 Posted April 29, 2012 In my program the require it for 3 months, my understanding is that the acid can inhibit healing of the staple line. I still take it at 8.5 months out because I get a "gnawing" feeling if I don't - I mistook this as hunger for a week before I realized it showed up when I quit my PPI. My Dr has refilled for me. I really haven't felt I've needed it even though my doc said to take it daily. I haven't had any acid, heartburn or reflux issues. Surprisingly my stomach has been kind to me. This may change however once I'm off liquids. 1 Jswilbur reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jswilbur 42 Posted April 29, 2012 I understand that "gnawing" feeling! When I don't take mine first thing in the morning, I sure feel it later in the day! Right now, I just buy Omeprazole from Costco.....much cheaper for me that way. If it stops working, I will talk to my dr about a prescription. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms skinniness 3,003 Posted April 29, 2012 I take my omprezale daily because if I don't, I start feeling hungry! So it's no big deal to take my PPI. It's more of a safety precaution. It's really no big deal to add it to my supplements. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites