Really, that's it. Can we take tums, because I could really use some??? Thanks in advance.

Really, that's it. Can we take tums, because I could really use some??? Thanks in advance.

You should check with your doctor but mine said I could take one with meals.

Cheri

Tell your Dr. to give you a proscription (40ml of prilosac). Ive been taking it since my surgery in Nov 2010. Its cheaper than paying $25. over the counter for 10 pills. With the prescription its 10 copay for 30 day supply. Mamma J

I don't know if we can but I do. I usually take 2 before bed.

Ok well, I think I'm going to take a couple, thanks guys. Also, I see my surgeon for my first postop appointment Monday and I think I'm going to ask if I should take two nexium a day instead of one, maybe then I won't need tums!!! Thanks all

I've read on this board that the Calcium carbonate (in Tums) in the tummy can lead to worse acid reflux, which 'regular' use of Tums can cause. I use gaviscon instead (which is what my doc recommended)

(I may not have been quoting the issue exactly, but the end result is that Tums can cause worse acid reflux after prolonged use)

Great I was wondering what I could take I had a pack of Tums waiting so glad I saw your post thank you I just had a mini sleeve done 4 days ago heartburn is unbelievable

Great I was wondering what I could take I had a pack of Tums waiting so glad I saw your post thank you I just had a mini sleeve done 4 days ago heartburn is unbelievable

I would check with your surgical team because Tums was / is an absolute no-no for me. Even now 4 weeks post.

I was given a PPI prescription which I take daily to help with heartburn

I will do that in Monday thank you for the advice

My surgeon gave me an rx for omeprazole. Cost me $3.95 for 30. Much cheaper than buying over the counter. I did buy some at Sam’s for backup Incase Im close to running out and forget to fill it.

Tums is calcium carbonate,sleevers and Bypassers no,longer make enough,gastric acid to utilize carbonate. That is why we are told to take calcium citrate. You cab take Toms if you like passing lozenge sized? rocks through you, but they won't do YOU much good.

So happy I found this, I am 6weeks post op and have the script for Omeprazole and just started with tums again. Great advice, I never even thought about the ingredients I just sought relief. ??☺️