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Hi,

I'm 2 years post op and have 2 issues. First my doctor has me taking 1 Prilosec daily. I recently read that taking Prilosec regularly over the age of 50 yrs, causes "bone mass loss"... makes you more susceptible to fractures....

And on top of that another side effect is weight gain!

I was never told that.

And I initially lost approx. 25 lbs. but now have gained most of it back. I feel like I never should have had this surgery.

I had one fill of my band approx. 10 months ago. A few months later I went back and was told that I didn't

need another fill as they were afraid I wouldn't be able to eat without vomiting.

I guess my biggest concern now is the Prilosec. Is there any alternative? Do other doctors regularly order this?

What should I do?

Thanks,

Sue

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Why does your doctor have you taking Prilosec? Do you have reflux? Reflux is not normal with the band and nor is having to take a product like Prilosec indefinitely.

I take Prilosec as needed for heartburn as a result of being banded and I was told by my doctor that was very normal. No reflux though, that is a bad sign.

I take Prilosec intermittently for reflux. It works beautifully, but it does block the absorption of some B Vitamins. I never heard anything about weight gain, nor have I experienced it. But when I do take the drug, I make sure & add B complex to my Vitamin regimen.

For people with chronic reflux, taking Omeprazole (generic Prilosec) can save someone from permanent damage to the esophagus, and possibly even cancer. We hear about reflux so much, and it's not to be taken lightly. Typical protocol (in my experience) is to take it for 2-3 months until symptoms resolve, at the same time, working to find the cause of reflux in the first place. Obesity is one major cause, but there are others.

Omeprazole is a complete acid blocker, and I'm not sure why your doctor would prescribe this prophylactically....unless you've had some issues where he/she thinks this is warranted. My doctor prescribed Pepcid for one month post-op; 1 tablet twice a day. Pepcid is milder, and does not block all acid production. However, since I take a prescription anti-inflammatory, he wants me to take it ongoing to protect my stomach lining.

I would get clarification from your doctor, as to the reasoning for keeping you on this medication. And if the answer makes no sense to you, you may want to talk to a gastroenterologist.

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Thanks so much for your reply. I will talk to my doctor about this. I never had chronic reflux.

Your reply has eased my mind about this.

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Hi,

I'm 2 years post op and have 2 issues. First my doctor has me taking 1 Prilosec daily. I recently read that taking Prilosec regularly over the age of 50 yrs, causes "bone mass loss"... makes you more susceptible to fractures....

And on top of that another side effect is weight gain!

I was never told that.

And I initially lost approx. 25 lbs. but now have gained most of it back. I feel like I never should have had this surgery.

I had one fill of my band approx. 10 months ago. A few months later I went back and was told that I didn't

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I guess my biggest concern now is the Prilosec. Is there any alternative? Do other doctors regularly order this?

What should I do?

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Sue

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Thanks so much for your reply. I will talk to my doctor about this. I never had chronic reflux.

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I want to say thanks again for your information on Prilosec. I stopped taking it and have had no problems. I had taken it every day for 2 years (per my doctor's routine orders) ..and I have no history of reflux!

(The one thing I don't like about my doctor's practice..seem to have minimal followup).