Is it ok to take Prilosec with the sleeve? My heartburn is killing me!

My doc prescribed it for one of my post op meds.

Awesome thank you!

My surgeon required us to be on 40mg/day for 2 months. I weaned down to 20mg for 3 weeks after that then stopped. Haven't needed it since, but do take Maalox or Rolaids 1-2 times a week when my tummy feels sour.

How long does it take for Prilosec to kick in? The only stuff that helps right now is warm stuff and milky stuff.

It could take a couple days if your acid is really bad. Pepcid or Maalox or Rolaids can provide some immediate relief in the meantime. Have you talked to your surgeon about your heartburn? That who you should be talking to before taking anything.

He said its normal until my stomach heals.

Of course it's normal...that's why my surgeon prescribes Prilosec for 2 months.

I wish he'd have done the same for me. Oh well I'm determined to get through this!

I normally would not tell you to do something different from your surgeon's recommendations, but from reading about others experiences, the Prilosec seems to be a pretty standard postop procedure. Even with 40mg I still took Maalox a few times in the very beginning (after my surgeon said it was OK). Acid is a bitch! and you will get through this!

After I complained my surgeon prescribed Prilosec for my heartburn. I see him in a month. 9month visit. I will ask about tapering off after reading the comments.

I've been on Prilosec 20 mg every day for several years - since long before my sleeve surgery -- and I've continued it post op. I get it over the counter (OTC). My lab values have been fine, so I'm not worried about the possibility of decreased Vitamin absorption from the Prilosec.