Surgery 3-16-15 an starving

[stephnichols 7]

I did have a hernia I was on a med for acid reflex. So I should go back on it?

[JamieLogical 8,727]

I did have a hernia I was on a med for acid reflex. So I should go back on it?

I'm surprised your surgeon didn't prescribe a PPI post-op.

[liannatx 897]

I did have a hernia I was on a med for acid reflex. So I should go back on it?

I wasn't taking anything before surgery, but my surgeon put me on PPIs post op. Call and ask about this, but it seems like if you needed them before you still might.

[stephnichols 7]

Only thing he gave me was pain meds an something called promethazine for nausea

[JamieLogical 8,727]

Definitaly call your surgeon and ask about a PPI. If you can't get a prescription, you can go to pretty much any store or pharmacy and buy the over-the-counter dosage. I get the over-the-counter generic of Prilosec (omeprazole). I take one in the morning and one in the evening each day and that keeps my acid in check. You could start off with just one per day (evening is probably best) and see how that goes.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

Definitaly call your surgeon and ask about a PPI. If you can't get a prescription, you can go to pretty much any store or pharmacy and buy the over-the-counter dosage. I get the over-the-counter generic of Prilosec (omeprazole). I take one in the morning and one in the evening each day and that keeps my acid in check. You could start off with just one per day (evening is probably best) and see how that goes.

I was going to recommend the same thing. Start with 20mg and go up to 40 if needed. It really will make a big difference.

[stephnichols 7]

I can only take liquid medication?

[giggleblue 64]

I'm taking Pepcid complete twice a day.

[JamieLogical 8,727]

I can only take liquid medication?

The omeprazole pills are tiny and I was allowed to start taking them immediately post-op.

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

I can only take liquid medication?

It just means OTC is not an option. Your doctor can prescribe a liquid PPI.

[stephnichols 7]

What about the leg cramps mine stopped a long time ago but now there back an there terrible

[BLERDgirl 6,417]

@@stephnichols -Did you have them before WLS? I neverhad any leg cramps. It could be your electrolytes are off. Coconut Water, gatarade oe bananas might help.

You should call your doctor with your conerns. They may recommend something else or bring you in for a follow up.

[JamieLogical 8,727]

What about the leg cramps mine stopped a long time ago but now there back an there terrible

I've had leg cramps my whole life. Mine are due to potassium deficiency and dehydration. Make sure you are getting your Water and some electrolytes.

[MoMo12onTheGo 66]

@@stephnichols ... we were taught by the surgeon and the NUT, you are allowed to open the prilosec or crush whatever other PPI you get and add it to your Protein Shakes or whatever other mashy food you are allowed. You dont have to swallow the pill. I just learned this last night , I wasn't aware either that it was ok to open prilosec, but it is.

Best of luck .. and just advice.. stay away from pizza.. that's a long time out before you will probably be ok with that.

[MoMo12onTheGo 66]

@@stephnichols .. in the same meeting we learned that leg cramps are common and it's probably a combo of potassium and Water deficiency so get yourself a potassium Vitamin crush it or open it and add to a shake or food and obviously Water water water.