Acid Reflux Disaster - Next -- Gastric bypass

[Nene16 0]

Hello Everyone,

I'm a bit sadden because I may end up with the gastric bypass by the end of the month (Nov).

My acid reflux has been given quite a bit of trouble lately. Two weeks ago, I had the upper endoscopy (biopsy) done and found a hital hernia and ulcers. My doctors are recommending the gastric bypass to ensure my esophagus/reflux does not get any worse and for long term care.

I am afraid because I tend to forget my Vitamins. I hate taking pills. I have been using chewables, but even then... I'm forgetful. I get the final word by the end of next week to proceed.

I don't regret ever having the sleeve, it definitely improved my health & my life. Thanks for listening, Irene

[7 Bites_Jen 479]

Oh no!! I am so sorry to hear this! Have you been on prescription meds for it?

[notmeanymore 629]

My heartburn has been horrible lately. I never had it before surgery but since surgery I do. Ive been taking 2 24-hour Previcid (total of 30 mg's) daily and still have to pop antacids like they are candy. I talked it over with my wonderful surgeon a couple of weeks ago and he put me on Nexium (the little purple pill) and instructed me to take it twice daily. Each pill is 40 mg's. Ever since I started taking it, no more antacids and no more heartburn. AND...I only take the one pill a day. But he said that if that doesnt do the trick then I will have to get scoped and there was something he could do with a scope to relieve it before taking a drastic measure.

[sbarbiegirl 109]

My heartburn has been horrible lately. I never had it before surgery but since surgery I do. Ive been taking 2 24-hour Previcid (total of 30 mg's) daily and still have to pop antacids like they are candy. I talked it over with my wonderful surgeon a couple of weeks ago and he put me on Nexium (the little purple pill) and instructed me to take it twice daily. Each pill is 40 mg's. Ever since I started taking it' date=' no more antacids and no more heartburn. AND...I only take the one pill a day. But he said that if that doesnt do the trick then I will have to get scoped and there was something he could do with a scope to relieve it before taking a drastic measure.[/quote']

I too have terrible heartburn after surgery. Is the nexium a prescription?

[notmeanymore 629]

I too have terrible heartburn after surgery. Is the nexium a prescription?

Yes Nexium is a prescription. Walgreens said it was $40 but I went online to the Nexium site and you can sign up for a coupon card (its free) and you will only have to $18 per prescription as long as you present the card each time you pick up your Nexium. Thats cheaper then the generic Previcid 24's I was buying at Target.

[sbarbiegirl 109]

Great thanks. Going to ask for it.