My surgeon called in a script of Prilosec for after surgery. For those that were prescribed this, how soon did you begin taking after surgery? Thanks!

They gave me a prescription when I left the hospital to begin when I got home.

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Haven't taken Prilosec for many years (OTC), due to side effects.

Took Prevacid (Lansoprazole) for years until surgery. Since discharge I've taken Pantoloc (Pantoprazole) and am prescribed this for 6 months, likely then going back to Prevacid if I need it.

Edited May 17, 20179 yr by PatientEleventyBillion

They gave me a prescription when I left the hospital to begin when I got home.

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So you were able to swallow the pill right away?

Haven't taken Prilosec for many years (OTC), due to side effects.
Took Prevacid (Lansoprazole) for years until surgery. Since discharge I've taken Pantoloc (Pantoprazole) and am prescribed this for 6 months, likely then going back to Prevacid if I need it.

I've never taken any of these meds before. I'll google the side effects so I know what to look out for. Thanks.

I've never taken any of these meds before. I'll google the side effects so I know what to look out for. Thanks.

I started taking omeprazole the day i was released

Today is my first full day home and I took my Prilosec first this this morning.

I remember that they gave it to me first thing in the morning via my IV when I was in the hospital.

I just filled my vitamins and meds for after surgery. Whoa! I will be taking something every two hours the entire time I'm awake!

Today is my first full day home and I took my Prilosec first this this morning.
I remember that they gave it to me first thing in the morning via my IV when I was in the hospital.

And...how're you feeling?

Hi. I'm slowly on the mend. Today is a little better than yesterday, and yesterday was a little better than the day before-- which was awful. I don't have nausea, but I have definitely get that contraction feeling when a liquid hits my stomach too quickly. I also feel foggy and sore where the stitches are located. I'm sipping 3 ounces of liquid at a time. So basically I'm in the sip, walk, nap and repeat routine.

How about you?

Hi. I'm slowly on the mend. Today is a little better than yesterday, and yesterday was a little better than the day before-- which was awful. I don't have nausea, but I have definitely get that contraction feeling when a liquid hits my stomach too quickly. I also feel foggy and sore where the stitches are located. I'm sipping 3 ounces of liquid at a time. So basically I'm in the sip, walk, nap and repeat routine.
How about you?

I'm jealous of where you are at. I'm five days from surgery and time is dragging.
I hope tomorrow is better and each day there after. Keep us posted!

So you were able to swallow the pill right away?

You dont swallow it. You unloosen the capsule and put it in a spoonful of yogurt.

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I was able to swallow the pill. So far I haven't had any problems taking meds. Which is a good thing considering the amount of pills the surgeon prescribed:

4 Aleeve: 2 in the morning/2 in.the evening

Prilosec: 1 in the morming

4 anti-spasm meds a day as needed, but to be taken 20 minutes before a meal.

Not to mention the ocycodone, stool softener, and my Zoloft

Wow Aleve, I thought we can't take that after surgery.

A couple days after surgery. I swallowed the pill (with as little water as I could manage). I had prescription meds I couldn't go a day without, so I had to learn swallowing pills immediately after waking up from surgery

5 hours ago, Sosewsue61 said:

Wow Aleve, I thought we can't take that after surgery.

I was like wtf when I read that too. NSAIDs right after surgery.. it's not a bypass but still..

Edited May 18, 20179 yr by PatientEleventyBillion