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@@gobsmacked Omeprazole is an over-the-counter medicine, so I don't see any reason why you wouldn't be able to safely start taking the OTC dosage at least. I experienced what you are describing for the first few weeks post-op, but it subsided by week 5. I'm glad you are going to see your surgeon next week, whether you start taking omeprazole in the mean time or not, because if you are experiencing that much discomfort this far out, it's worth getting checked out.

FYI - Omeprazole is just generic Prilosec. Most drugs stores will have both on the shelves. but the prilosec is more expensive.

@@gobsmacked - The OTC omprazole won't hurt. It does take approximately 4 days to get in your system, so you may need a week to notice the difference. Start with a low dose like 20 mgs.

My doctor did not take me off my diabetes medicine and it's a good thing. My blood sugars are all over the place and I am eating mostly Protein. Last night I had a major crash in the middle of the night. This afternoon I was at 258. My fasting for her always on the high side compared to pre surgery. Were 70 to 90 now 110 to 120. Has anyone else experienced this major fluctuation? Had blood work done have my last appointment and they said everything was perfect so I assume my a 1 C was ok. guess I will give it a little more time and then talk to my PCP. I was hoping I could get off the drugs but after 10+ years maybe that's asking too much.

Yes, I had to get back on Glucophage and have been taking it. I didn't take it like for a few weeks after surgery because wasn't eating much (it was only liquids and etc). When I started eating food, blood sugars got high so had to get back on it.

I just went in to see my doc. yesterday, for my follow-up (diabetes). My surgery was 12/3/14. My A1C is at 6.2 (pre-diabetic), down from 7, and should being going down more still, the father out from surgery I go. My doc. reminded me that the A1C covers 4 months of cell history, so that means there are 2 months PRIOR to surgery that is in that test, as well. It probably is the same for you, also (well, actually 3 months, since your surgery was in January). I am off my Victoza, as my fasting numbers are about 80 in the morning before eating, and about 110 (2 hours) after eating. I went off my medication once my numbers went down under 100 three times in a row, and never went back on. That was before my surgery, during the pre-op diet. Are you keeping your carbs under 50? That's what my dietician recommends for me. It has worked wonders, and my doc. believes the next time I see her I will be officially non-diabetic. That is what I did all this for. I am 53, and have been diabetic for almost 4 years. Good luck to you!

We want so much, so fast. I'm actually a RNY patient, but this is sort of an issue of mine. Pre surgery, I was on metformin and glipizide. They took me off the flip but left me on the metformin. Surgery was 10-28-14. My levels are around 116, fasting. That isn't great, but I'll take it. My a1c is 6. I'd like to be off all drugs, but I'm not. At least not yet. Pre-surgery my levels were always around 160. I am happy with my improvement.
I strongly suggest you journal all your food. I use fitness pal for that. I'm 61 and think that might have something to do with my situation. I work at staying grateful. good luck.

I don't have this issue, but I'd say don't despair yet. As you lose weight, your blood sugar could normalize.

So far my blood sugars are amazing, but I am just barely starting out. How are your Vitamins? I am taking calcium citrate, Iron, multi, and sublingual B12. I have heard B12 is great for energy.

I had my gall bladder removed 5 years ago and suffered for about 4 years with bile acid diarrhea before starting on the cholestyramine, and it works great! Wish I had tried it much earlier. I also asked my surgeon if I'd be able to continue taking it after sleeve surgery and he said he didn't see any reason why not. He did mention that most patients complain of Constipation after surgery, so this could end up being a non-issue. In fact, this has turned out to be the case. I had my sleeve done on 1/07/15 and so far I've only taken 1 dose of the cholestyramine, simply because I thought I "should". I haven't taken any more in the past 15 days and have no diarrhea problems. Now, will that change when I'm able to eat more? We'll have to see. I'm just grateful that the medicine is available for us "3% ers"!

I had my gall bladder removed 5 years ago and suffered for about 4 years with bile acid diarrhea before starting on the cholestyramine, and it works great! Wish I had tried it much earlier. I also asked my surgeon if I'd be able to continue taking it after sleeve surgery and he said he didn't see any reason why not. He did mention that most patients complain of Constipation after surgery, so this could end up being a non-issue. In fact, this has turned out to be the case. I had my sleeve done on 1/07/15 and so far I've only taken 1 dose of the cholestyramine, simply because I thought I "should". I haven't taken any more in the past 15 days and have no diarrhea problems. Now, will that change when I'm able to eat more? We'll have to see. I'm just grateful that the medicine is available for us "3% ers"!

I hope that today you are feeling a bit better and manage to get your fluids in better too.

I don't know if the Protein drinks count toward your liquids total. Let's presume they don't. I also have a hard time drinking both the Protein Drinks and all of the Water I should, so I know what you are going through. But that Water is so important. Make a great effort. It really helps on the cellular level to move fat and wastes out of cells and out of the body. We do not want gall stones or kidney stones. Keep up with the Vitamins and minerals too. You are in charge.

Thank you everyone who offered me advice! I think you are right, I'm probably dehydrated. It's so tough to get in the Protein AND the water! Question - do the Protein Shakes and protein Water drinks "count" in your daily liquid totals? I've kind of been keeping an eye on my urine output/color to see if I was getting dehydrated, but obviously there is way more to it, more indicators of a problem developing.I really appreciate the advice of people who've been thru this and lived to tell the tale!

It's absolutely normal for you to feel this way at 3 weeks out as it happened to most of us. It is most likely dehydration so make sure you drink a lot of Water or any other fluids you can tolerate. Hang in there! You'll be getting your dry back soon.

Dehydration can make you feel weak and give you a back ache as well. Backache is your kidneys way of telling you you need more Water. Drink the amount of Water you are supposed to drink. Take your Vitamins too.

I was told by my Nut, fitness chick, and the psych, that energy stores get depleated until we are able to get all of our nutritional needs met. The exhauation will pass. Keep on getting in your Protein, and water!

Yes, make sure to take B-12 for energy.... but this may pass soon as everyone else said please take your Vitamins

Totally normal to feel extra tired when you start resuming normal activities. I was shocked how tiring sitting at a desk for eight or nine hours really was!!
My advice is to take things as slow as you can and give yourself time to recover. Build your activity level up gradually so you don't push yourself so hard you end up in bed for a day recovering! (Voice of experience on that one.)
I know that I didn't get back to my normal energy levels until about six weeks after the surgery. Fortunately I have a very supportive workplace that was flexible with me during that time!

It's perfectly normal to feel tired this soon after surgery. Make sure you are taking your vitamins/supplements and work on getting in all your fluids. You're body will eventually regulate itself. Until then listen to your body and nap when you can.

I was really tired after going back to work 15 days post-op. There's a big difference between just hanging out around the house with the occasional errand and going to work 8+ hours a day. I'd say my first two weeks back were pretty rough.

you might just be sick in general...a cold or something?