sifford1 27 Posted November 30, 2013 How many week post op can u or did you start taking Prilosec an birth control? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bombs 353 Posted December 1, 2013 Day 2 for Prilosec. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sophiepants 489 Posted December 1, 2013 I got a script filled for Prilosec before I left the hospital with instructions to take when I got home. Birth control I started 2 1/2 months out but that's not because I couldn't it was because I never took it before and needed a script. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sifford1 27 Posted December 1, 2013 <p>I got a script filled for Prilosec before I left the hospital with instructions to take when I got home. Birth control I started 2 1/2 months out but that's not because I couldn't it was because I never took it before and needed a script.</p> That's crazy, see my dr said I can't take anything liquid, but I c lots of people taking it so I'm gonna get a prescription too! And I started birth control with out asking, I'm only 4 weeks post op! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sifford1 27 Posted December 1, 2013 I got a script filled for Prilosec before I left the hospital with instructions to take when I got home. Birth control I started 2 1/2 months out but that's not because I couldn't it was because I never took it before and needed a script. That's crazy, see my dr said I can't take anything liquid, but I c lots of people taking it so I'm gonna get a prescription too! And I started birth control with out asking, I'm only 4 weeks post op!I ment anything solid, only liquid! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sophiepants 489 Posted December 1, 2013 I did have to open the capsule and swallow the little tiny pills inside. I wasn't allowed to swallow the whole capsule. Is the reflux bad?? It was for me the first month. I ran out of my Prilosec a month out and never refilled it. I was able to control it as long as I ate regularly but it's been coming back and I now hafta get a script again. Sigh <p>I got a script filled for Prilosec before I left the hospital with instructions to take when I got home. Birth control I started 2 1/2 months out but that's not because I couldn't it was because I never took it before and needed a script.</p> That's crazy, see my dr said I can't take anything liquid, but I c lots of people taking it so I'm gonna get a prescription too! And I started birth control with out asking, I'm only 4 weeks post op! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sassy Pants1 186 Posted December 1, 2013 Prilosec since day two. Birth control after 4 weeks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eyoung 47 Posted December 13, 2013 I heard the heartburn is really bad. I have to take my omprazole daily if not I am dying! I am still pre op. No date yet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sophiepants 489 Posted December 13, 2013 I heard the heartburn is really bad. I have to take my omprazole daily if not I am dying! I am still pre op. No date yet Reflux can get bad in some. I took my Prilosec the first month, then thought I was ok. I didn't take it for 2 months because I could control it food. I'm back on it now needless to say I need it lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marfar7 1,533 Posted December 13, 2013 I was instructed to stop taking my bcp a month before surgery, but to resume them immediately. I CONTINUED (I had severe reflux from a slipped band) my Prilosec the day after getting home from the hospital (in capsule form). Never had a problem with pills. The only thing I took in liquid was my post op liquid Vicodin. It's good stuff. Much better than the pill form! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CandyNYC 2 Posted December 14, 2013 (edited) Due to new stomach size, bc pills do not work the same as the body cannot absorb it as before, so you can get pregnant... I changed to the patch instead of the shots, bc weight gain is higher with the shots!... Talk to your Docs and/or GYN! 11 months out, total weight loss of 100lbs!... Best decision ever!... Trying for a baby! Edited December 14, 2013 by CandyNYC 1 sophiepants reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites