M on nexium, I don't have insurance and it's breaking the bank! What are y'all using after RNY and is anyone not using an antacid post opp?

M on nexium' date=' I don't have insurance and it's breaking the bank! What are y'all using after RNY and is anyone not using an antacid post opp?[/quote']

I don't use an antacid and was never told I had to. I'm 2 1/2 months post op

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Huh, do you use any pain meds, 8/24/09 was my surgery. I've done well went from 404lb to 185lb holding that wait for 2yrs now. I'm on tramadol for back pain and nexium to protect my stomic against the tramadol.

Huh' date=' do you use any pain meds, 8/24/09 was my surgery. I've done well went from 404lb to 185lb holding that wait for 2yrs now. I'm on tramadol for back pain and nexium to protect my stomic against the tramadol.[/quote']

No. The only thing I take is my daily Vitamins.

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Huh' date=' do you use any pain meds, 8/24/09 was my surgery. I've done well went from 404lb to 185lb holding that wait for 2yrs now. I'm on tramadol for back pain and nexium to protect my stomic against the tramadol.[/quote']

When I had pain issues after surgery and they gave me Celebrex along with percocet my surgeon said take an OTC antacid with it.

My doctor instructed me to take Pepcid for 6 months after surgery. I am 4 months post op but swichted to store brand product. The Pepcid was getting way too expensive.

My doctor has me take Prilosec, Biotin, Calcium with but D, multivitamin, and B12....I have never heard of a surgeon not prescribing those things.

You lost over 200lbs! That's amazing!!!

I'm 6 days post op and I'm not taking anything at all except Vitamins. Do you need the acud drugs?

You must take Prilosec to avoid ulcers

My surgeon had me taking Prilosec for 30 days. I'm off it now. No issues and down 52 pounds since June 6, 2012.

8/24 is my 3yr mark, gonna see my surgeon 9/25 all my bloodwork is good, so I'm gonna see about changing up the nexium to Prilosec

Thanks for all your input and good luck to y'all!!!

My doctor has me take Prilosec' date=' Biotin, Calcium with but D, Multivitamin, and B12....I have never heard of a surgeon not prescribing those things.[/quote']

I am taking still the same things but substitute biotin with Iron. And after 3 weeks I have to take urodial to ward off gallstones. Blech to opening pills and adding to food