Acid re-bound effect after stopping omperazole

[SleeveToBypass2023 1,844]

When I had my revision from sleeve to bypass, I was on Omeprazole and was slowly weaned off. Just stopping completely can cause that rebound issue, so he had me taking the full dose every day for the first 4 weeks. Then every other day for 2 weeks, then 3x a week for 2 weeks, then I went off them completely. And I had absolutely no issues at all. I had to have the revision because I originally had the sleeve and had MAJOR complications (incredible gerd that required 80mg of Nexium per day, still had break through reflux so Pepcid was added as needed, and then pre-cancerous polyps developed all through my stomach and duodenum, requiring 5 surgeries for remove everything). My surgeon wanted me on the PPI and to do a gradual step down to wean off to protect my stomach and allow it to heal so there wouldn't be any additional issues. I would say maybe try stepping down gradually off the PPI and see if that helps.

[DandelionSun 17]

Thank you so much - I’d like to be off completely so this sounds like a plan.

My bariatric nurse just got back to me and said, yes, rebound is a thing and she didn’t read my message where I said I’d just stopped taking it. She said to go back on it and then we’ll wean off.

With all the problems you’ve had, I’m sure it was very painful to go through and have additional surgeries. I hope you are doing better now. Your comment gives me hope that I can get off them eventually. Hugs!

[DandelionSun 17]

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Edited September 29, 2023 by DandelionSun
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[BlondePatriotInCDA 232]

3 hours ago, NCL04321 said:

I didnt understand that i was supposed to take this medication for the first 3 months after the surgery. I thought they were on an as needed basis so i never took them. I read up on the effects and like you decided not to take them. Im glad i didnt!

I too didn't know I was supposed to take them that long, I just decided to quit taking them and told my doctor I wasn't taking them. He didn't seem to concerned. I'm glad you read up on them. I research everything (hazards of the profession I guess) and found far too many rotten side effects of antacids (not only on the stomach)!

I wish more people researched pharmaceuticals instead of just blindly taking them because their doctor prescribed them. I've found accredited research papers/studies on meds my doctor prescribed and told my doctor about the results..he was surprised! I figure its going into my body, not the doctors its up to me to do my due diligence!