Hey guys, I was sleeved by Dr. Aceves in Mexicali and he gave me 20mg of Pantozol to take each day which is the same as Nexium per my notes/instructions. But he only gave me a 1 months supply (but instructed me to be on a PPI for atleast 3 months).

I went to my PCP today for follow up and he wanted to start me on 40mg of Nexium, which is going to be $150 a month (EEK!!!). I have no idea why he wants to up me to 40mg if Dr. Aceves has me on 20mg of the Pantozol.

Soooo...Which PPI are you taking? What is the Dose? Was it prescribed or over the counter?

Trying to find a "cheaper" way to do this and don't want the extra dosage if not needed.

I take 40 mg of Prilosec

One Prilosec every morning does the trick for me. If I miss just one day, boy do I regret it!

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2weeks post op needed a PPI. Dr prescribed 40 ml omniprazle. After 30 days I called him and said to reduce to 20 and see what happens. I continued on 20 and now at 7 months out I am trying to wean myself off of them. I usually can go 2-3 days withou and no heartburn. I will take a tums or rolaid if I get a little indigestion.

Trying so hard to get off of many of my medications.

I do Omaprazole (generic Prilosec) twice a day. I get them at Costco...it comes 3 packs of 14 pills each (42 pills) for around $16. So that's a 3 week supply.

What you experienced is the American healthcare system.

You can probably find something OTC that works. I take nexium 40mg but my insurance covers it.

Hi Rebecca! I'm going down to get sleeved by Dr. Aceves on Monday! Do you have any tips/words of wisdom for me? Did you have any pain?

Hi Rebecca! I'm going down to get sleeved by Dr. Aceves on Monday! Do you have any tips/words of wisdom for me? Did you have any pain?

I'm heading to see Dr. Aceves on Monday too!! See you there!

40mg Prilosec 2x a day for me!

Protonix 40mg daily....works well!!!

I'm heading to see Dr. Aceves on Monday too!! See you there!

Sweet Shelly! I'm sure we will be riding together from the Airport to the hospital! See you then!

Hi Rebecca! I'm going down to get sleeved by Dr. Aceves on Monday! Do you have any tips/words of wisdom for me? Did you have any pain?

Hey there Seattlesportsfan!

Tips:

1. Carry your heating pad.

2. I highly recommend the Italian restaurant that is on the property at the hotel for your last meal (I heard the Steakhouse is good too).

3. If you are in pain, just tell them and they will give you pain meds.

4. There are only 2 English channels on the TV, so take something like a book or a Kindle or something to keep you entertained.

5. It's HOT there... so if you walk outside, don't stay out too long.

6. Hold on, on Day 2...the pain is going to suck, but on Day 3 you'll feel much better!

7. For whoever is going with you, the restaurant in the hospital is good per my husband, and there is a mall that is only about a half mile away that has a food court. There's also a chinese restaurant right across the street.

I had a fantastic experience there, and I'm sure you will too! Good luck! Feel free to message me any specific questions you have

I was put on 40mg of protonix (pantoprazole)

I'm heading to Dr Aceves on Sunday... See you folks there!

Hey guys, I was sleeved by Dr. Aceves in Mexicali and he gave me 20mg of Pantozol to take each day which is the same as Nexium per my notes/instructions. But he only gave me a 1 months supply (but instructed me to be on a PPI for atleast 3 months).

I went to my PCP today for follow up and he wanted to start me on 40mg of Nexium, which is going to be $150 a month (EEK!!!). I have no idea why he wants to up me to 40mg if Dr. Aceves has me on 20mg of the Pantozol.

Soooo...Which PPI are you taking? What is the Dose? Was it prescribed or over the counter?

Trying to find a "cheaper" way to do this and don't want the extra dosage if not needed.

You can take the over the counter PPI instead. Just take two of them to equal 40mg. You can verify this with your local pharmacist.

I am on 20 mg of omeprazole morning and night, so 40mg a day. If I miss one I sure know about it pretty soon. If I have something too acidic in between, like citrus, then i may need to take an antacid.

It costs me one dollar per month thanks to the caring and compassion of a society that embraces socialised healthcare