Melissayw816 62 Posted December 11, 2014 Do Anyone get hunger pains or is it stomach acid????....I've been having what seems like hunger pains for about 2 weeks now. It only occurs when I'm finished eating about 1-2 hours later....my surgeon gave me a Rx for acid reflux after surgery so I'm saying to myself I don't have heartburn so decided not to take it. Do I need this to eliminate this feeling?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleeve15 9 Posted December 11, 2014 Yes my dr prescribed me omeprazole twice a day for those reasons it is acid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sexy Granni 34 Posted December 11, 2014 This will keep the acid in your stomach under control which will aid healing to your stomach Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melissayw816 62 Posted December 11, 2014 Ok thanks I'll start taking mines Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLERDgirl 6,417 Posted December 11, 2014 Do Anyone get hunger pains or is it stomach acid????....I've been having what seems like hunger pains for about 2 weeks now. It only occurs when I'm finished eating about 1-2 hours later....my surgeon gave me a Rx for acid reflux after surgery so I'm saying to myself I don't have heartburn so decided not to take it. Do I need this to eliminate this feeling?? Yes. My doctor also gave me the script for omeprazole. Take it, you will be much more comfortable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elode 8,093 Posted December 11, 2014 Girl take your pills! Even if you don't "feel" acid its in there and it could cause all these symptoms PLUS ulcers In your new stomach! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Mac 6,262 Posted December 11, 2014 Omeprozole for me too. If I don't take it first thing in the morning, I will regret it later. I definitely get the intended benefit from it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lily0327 7 Posted December 13, 2014 How much omeprazole are you all on? I feel like my dose is super high. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindle 8,667 Posted December 13, 2014 I was on 40mg omeprazole once/day for 2 months. My surgeon stressed this was mandatory whether I had acid symptoms or not. The PPI helps produce a less acidic environment so your incision can heal better. As for the hunger pains, take some maaloxx when you feel them. If it's acid, it will go away pretty quick. If it doesn't, eat something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLERDgirl 6,417 Posted December 13, 2014 (edited) 1 20mg capsule a day taken with meals. I usually take mine with lunch because I tend to get heartburn in the afternoons/evenings. My surgeon want me on it for 3 months Edited December 13, 2014 by BLERDgirl Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kindle 8,667 Posted December 13, 2014 1 20mg capsule a day taken with meals. I usually take mine with lunch because I tend to get heartburn in the afternoons/evenings. My surgeon want me on it for 3 months Prilosec is actually better absorbed in the bloodstream if taken on an empty stomach. I took mine first thing in the morning. You may want to try and get it in 1/2 -1 hour or so before lunch. food can interfere with absorption and lead to inadequate treatment, according to the "Drug Information Handbook." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Galaxy Girl 68 Posted December 13, 2014 I was taking Protonix before surgery and still do. It is best to take PPI's first thing in the morning; it neutralizes the acid in the tummy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BLERDgirl 6,417 Posted December 14, 2014 @@Kindle - When I wasn't having any problems I would take it with my evening meds before bed. The bottle said take with food, but I'm gonna try taking it before. It isn't painful just uncomfortable. At first I thought I was full and ended up skipping dinner. Then I realized it was the acid. Thanks for the tip. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tfarr 270 Posted December 14, 2014 Gosh Yes!! I wasn't sure what it was. It ended up being Gas, I got Gas X strips and it went away Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melissayw816 62 Posted December 15, 2014 Thanks for all the input it seems as if my meds have expired within a month time....I never seen prescribed medication expired so quickly so I'm going to get an OTC brand...I saw up above that prilosec is good...Any other suggestions ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
