Omeprazole (Prilosec)

[Sleeved3.29.17 19]

My surgeon prescribed me prilosec and gallstone avoidance medicine after surgery and I took it regularly until my 2 week appointment when I told him I hated taking it because of the taste in the applesauce. He told me I could stop taking it until I could swallow the whole capsule and I did so. I don't notice any issues with reflux on the days I don't take the prilosec and I'm wondering if any of you have stopped taking it early due to this reason? Does everyone take Prilosec after surgery for 3 months?

[arringtonc49 188]

I was prescribed omeprazole to take for 90 days after surgery. I had acid reflux before surgery.
It does help.

[pattycaketoo 133]

It's prescribed to reduce the acid production in your stomach to help with the healing process. It's not safe to stop it unless your dr tells you too.

[pattycaketoo 133]

I had to take it for six months.

[kins117 104]

I was not told to take it at all.

[DaleCruse 756]

I'm 2.5 years past surgery & still have one Omeprazole in the morning & another just before bed. Then again, I probably consume a higher-acid diet than most. That's just me. Good luck!

[Deactivatedfatgal 377]

I wish I was prescribed something for the gallbladder! I know I will likely need mines removed, ugh.

[PatientEleventyBillion 851]

Ask for an option you should be able to take whole like Pantoprazole (in Canada brand name is Pantoloc). Like others I have a 6 month prescription for this.

For the last several years I've usually taken a prescribed Prevacid generic (Lansoprazole), but it's also capsule (thus time release), I was able to take the Pantoloc whole immediately after discharge with no issues.

To the post above that says they take nothing, not everyone needs a PPI. It all depends on how your body handles the surgery.

Edited May 10, 2017 by PatientEleventyBillion

[Deactivatedfatgal 377]

36 minutes ago, PatientEleventyBillion said:

Ask for an option you should be able to take whole like Pantoprazole (in Canada brand name is Pantoloc). Like others I have a 6 month prescription for this.

For the last several years I've usually taken a prescribed Prevacid generic (Lansoprazole), but it's also capsule (thus time release), I was able to take the Pantoloc whole immediately after discharge with no issues.

To the post above that says they take nothing, not everyone needs a PPI. It all depends on how your body handles the surgery.

I meet with surgeon for two month post op next week, will definitely ask! Thx

[Amethyst Acinom 72]

My surgeon prescribed me prilosec and gallstone avoidance medicine after surgery and I took it regularly until my 2 week appointment when I told him I hated taking it because of the taste in the applesauce. He told me I could stop taking it until I could swallow the whole capsule and I did so. I don't notice any issues with reflux on the days I don't take the prilosec and I'm wondering if any of you have stopped taking it early due to this reason? Does everyone take Prilosec after surgery for 3 months?

I wanted to limit how many pills and Vitamins I was taking and at my 2 week post op I told my dr that I don't feel I need to take it anymore she said to continue to take it for two more weeks and then I can if I'm comfortable to go ahead and discontinue it. And I'm 3 months Post op now and don't have any issues and I'm glad I didn't continue taking them. I never needed them to begin with but I was just following protocol.