Hello everyone. Any experts out there? I had a question about omeprazole. Is it safe to take it daily passed the 2 weeks? I am almost 4 months post-op and I still find that my throat feels like I have lava stuck in my throat and I'm assuming that is a GERD symptom. I've never had any kind of reflux before, even when I was banded, until I did revision to sleeve. The generic omeprazole has helped me keep that at bay. I did call my surgeon and he told me to do go another 2 weeks then to give him a call. I don't have medical insurance and can't really afford one. So considering my circumstance, is it safe to take generic omeprazole? I don't get any side effects of any kind and it really helps keep that lava in the throat away. Thanks in advance! Looking forward to your reply(s).

I looked up long term effects just last week because I have been on it for years. I didn't find anything to worry about. I'm sure I will be on it for at least awhile more. When I was real low carb in the past (4 years ago) I actually got to where I didn't need it.

Do you take it daily, Rebecca?

Do you take it daily, Rebecca?

yes, I do. I never take a break from it. If I forget then I gag when I brush my teeth and sometimes vomit. If I feel worse than usual I will also take the generic form of Zantac right along with the omeprazole.

I also take omeprazole everyday, and actually twice a day sometimes. I have since 2006. My gerd got worse post sleeve, and that's not uncommon.

Thanks for the replies. I feel more at ease now. THANK YOU!!!