Gerd Meds

[Stephy2014 16]

So I messed up and bough the delayed release Omeprazole, Is that ok to take after gastric bypass?

[liveaboard15 1,294]

I take that medication. On the paperwork it says you can open the capsule and sprinkle the little balls over food like apple sauce.

[Stephy2014 16]

Just now, liveaboard15 said:

I take that medication. On the paperwork it says you can open the capsule and sprinkle the little balls over food like apple sauce.

Do you take it orally or break it up like that?

[liveaboard15 1,294]

23 minutes ago, Stephy2014 said:

Do you take it orally or break it up like that?

before surgery i took it whole, After i open the capsule and sprinkle it in a small amount of food in the morning.

[SleeverSk 635]

Might be best to ask your surgical team as you have had a bypass and liveaboard has had a sleeve so absorption will be different.

[catwoman7 11,272]

I was prescribed that for a year after surgery (that was seven years ago, though, before the new-ish research came out on PPI's. Now they usually prescribe it for 3-6 months). So yes - that should be fine. I didn't have to break mine open though (cant' remember if I had capsules or tablets, but I never crushed or open them)

[suzannethemom 121]

I was allowed to swallow my Omeprazole tablet after surgery. It was a slow release tablet, which means it cannot be crushed or cut in half.

[Arabesque 7,566]

I just swallowed my PPI from the beginning. Swallowing meds can be a struggle for a short time initially because of swelling from the surgery but you had your surgery a while ago so it should be a breeze. Yes, the delayed release may be an issue because of your bypass - it may not work as effectively but check with your surgeon.

Some capsules should never be opened so check about doing that first.

Look into esomeprazole. It’s the more recent version (basically the same with differences in the chemical structure) of omeprazole. Esomeprazole is supposed to have fewer side effects & work better. Worth a conversation with your surgeon anyway.