frankt04 80 Posted August 20, 2012 M on nexium, I don't have insurance and it's breaking the bank! What are y'all using after RNY and is anyone not using an antacid post opp? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sbstylun 57 Posted August 20, 2012 M on nexium' date=' I don't have insurance and it's breaking the bank! What are y'all using after RNY and is anyone not using an antacid post opp?[/quote'] I don't use an antacid and was never told I had to. I'm 2 1/2 months post op Sent from my SAMSUNG-NOTE using RNYTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankt04 80 Posted August 20, 2012 Huh, do you use any pain meds, 8/24/09 was my surgery. I've done well went from 404lb to 185lb holding that wait for 2yrs now. I'm on tramadol for back pain and nexium to protect my stomic against the tramadol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sbstylun 57 Posted August 20, 2012 Huh' date=' do you use any pain meds, 8/24/09 was my surgery. I've done well went from 404lb to 185lb holding that wait for 2yrs now. I'm on tramadol for back pain and nexium to protect my stomic against the tramadol.[/quote'] No. The only thing I take is my daily Vitamins. Sent from my SAMSUNG-NOTE using RNYTalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aleyampat 22 Posted August 20, 2012 Huh' date=' do you use any pain meds, 8/24/09 was my surgery. I've done well went from 404lb to 185lb holding that wait for 2yrs now. I'm on tramadol for back pain and nexium to protect my stomic against the tramadol.[/quote'] When I had pain issues after surgery and they gave me Celebrex along with percocet my surgeon said take an OTC antacid with it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BBdoodle 483 Posted August 20, 2012 My doctor instructed me to take Pepcid for 6 months after surgery. I am 4 months post op but swichted to store brand product. The Pepcid was getting way too expensive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
armywife422 10 Posted August 21, 2012 My doctor has me take Prilosec, Biotin, Calcium with but D, Multivitamin, and B12....I have never heard of a surgeon not prescribing those things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jadeharper 51 Posted August 21, 2012 You lost over 200lbs! That's amazing!!! I'm 6 days post op and I'm not taking anything at all except Vitamins. Do you need the acud drugs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john 181 Posted August 21, 2012 You must take Prilosec to avoid ulcers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbowlin 16 Posted August 21, 2012 My surgeon had me taking Prilosec for 30 days. I'm off it now. No issues and down 52 pounds since June 6, 2012. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankt04 80 Posted August 22, 2012 8/24 is my 3yr mark, gonna see my surgeon 9/25 all my bloodwork is good, so I'm gonna see about changing up the nexium to Prilosec Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankt04 80 Posted August 22, 2012 Thanks for all your input and good luck to y'all!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bekki03 51 Posted August 22, 2012 My doctor has me take Prilosec' date=' Biotin, Calcium with but D, Multivitamin, and B12....I have never heard of a surgeon not prescribing those things.[/quote'] I am taking still the same things but substitute Biotin with Iron. And after 3 weeks I have to take urodial to ward off gallstones. Blech to opening pills and adding to food Share this post Link to post Share on other sites