Nene16 0 Posted October 30, 2013 Hello Everyone, I'm a bit sadden because I may end up with the gastric bypass by the end of the month (Nov). My acid reflux has been given quite a bit of trouble lately. Two weeks ago, I had the upper endoscopy (biopsy) done and found a hital hernia and ulcers. My doctors are recommending the gastric bypass to ensure my esophagus/reflux does not get any worse and for long term care. I am afraid because I tend to forget my Vitamins. I hate taking pills. I have been using chewables, but even then... I'm forgetful. I get the final word by the end of next week to proceed. I don't regret ever having the sleeve, it definitely improved my health & my life. Thanks for listening, Irene Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
7 Bites_Jen 479 Posted October 30, 2013 Oh no!! I am so sorry to hear this! Have you been on prescription meds for it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notmeanymore 629 Posted October 30, 2013 My heartburn has been horrible lately. I never had it before surgery but since surgery I do. Ive been taking 2 24-hour Previcid (total of 30 mg's) daily and still have to pop antacids like they are candy. I talked it over with my wonderful surgeon a couple of weeks ago and he put me on Nexium (the little purple pill) and instructed me to take it twice daily. Each pill is 40 mg's. Ever since I started taking it, no more antacids and no more heartburn. AND...I only take the one pill a day. But he said that if that doesnt do the trick then I will have to get scoped and there was something he could do with a scope to relieve it before taking a drastic measure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sbarbiegirl 109 Posted October 30, 2013 My heartburn has been horrible lately. I never had it before surgery but since surgery I do. Ive been taking 2 24-hour Previcid (total of 30 mg's) daily and still have to pop antacids like they are candy. I talked it over with my wonderful surgeon a couple of weeks ago and he put me on Nexium (the little purple pill) and instructed me to take it twice daily. Each pill is 40 mg's. Ever since I started taking it' date=' no more antacids and no more heartburn. AND...I only take the one pill a day. But he said that if that doesnt do the trick then I will have to get scoped and there was something he could do with a scope to relieve it before taking a drastic measure.[/quote'] I too have terrible heartburn after surgery. Is the nexium a prescription? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
notmeanymore 629 Posted October 30, 2013 I too have terrible heartburn after surgery. Is the nexium a prescription? Yes Nexium is a prescription. Walgreens said it was $40 but I went online to the Nexium site and you can sign up for a coupon card (its free) and you will only have to $18 per prescription as long as you present the card each time you pick up your Nexium. Thats cheaper then the generic Previcid 24's I was buying at Target. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sbarbiegirl 109 Posted October 30, 2013 Great thanks. Going to ask for it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
