when did you stop your acid reducer?

debtfree
on 9/27/08 12:12 am - OK
Morning y'all! When did you stop your protonix (or whatever you took)?  Dr. B. only gave me 2 refills so I figure he thinks we only need it for a bit.  It seems like I remember Glittergal stopping at a couple of months out.  I am three months in a few days.

Do you just stop it cold turkey or do you take it every other day or something?  I didn't take it this morning and figured I would see what happened but wondered how you guys handled it.  -Amy

190 lbs lost
VSG 07/2008
lower body lift 10/2010
upper body lift 11/2011

Crickett_1
on 9/27/08 1:30 am - Oklahoma City, OK
Kim, I only took it for 1 month and I stopped it cold turkey. If I ever feel like there is a problem I take OTC Prilosec 1 twice a day. It is my understanding that you only take it for 30 days post op.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeJ-uIonwvE My Weight loss story 

  
debtfree
on 9/27/08 5:48 am - OK
thanks rita!  you are right, if I have issues I can just take something else.  I'm hoping I will be just fine though.

190 lbs lost
VSG 07/2008
lower body lift 10/2010
upper body lift 11/2011

arkman54
on 9/27/08 1:42 am - Fort Smith, AR
Amy, were you at Weight Wise on Friday?  I was there for the post-op nutrition class, and saw someone that looked like you, but I didn't want to ask because if it wasn't you, she would think I was some weird-o.  Michael



SOME PEOPLE ARE LIKE SLINKIES - NOT REALLY GOOD FOR ANYTHING BUT THEY BRING A SMILE TO YOUR FACE WHEN PUSHED DOWN THE STAIRS.


 

debtfree
on 9/27/08 5:46 am - OK
Hey Michael!  Good thing cuz it wasn't me!  I have my next appt on Oct 3rd. -amy

190 lbs lost
VSG 07/2008
lower body lift 10/2010
upper body lift 11/2011

HopefulDiana
on 9/27/08 3:40 am - Oklahoma City, OK
I stopped when it ran out and like Rita I take the OTC Prilosec. 


  
ONEDERLAND!!!! FINALLY!!!!  WHOOOO HOOOOO!

policekat
on 9/27/08 4:23 am - mcalester, OK
I TOOK PRILOSEC BEFORE SURGERY SO DR B JUST LEFT ME ON IT. I AM STILL TAKING IT BUT THINKING ABOUT STOPPING. HOPEFULLY IT WON'T HURT TOO MUCH!!
40 LBS LOST PRE-OP

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Crickett_1
on 9/27/08 5:16 am - Oklahoma City, OK

It shouldn't and if it does just pick it back up. Save yourself a few bucks, girl. Put that money in a new panty fund or something. LOL

Rita

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeJ-uIonwvE My Weight loss story 

  
policekat
on 9/28/08 12:16 am - mcalester, OK
woo hoo new panties!! do you think my new obsession is gonna be panties?
40 LBS LOST PRE-OP

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Happycat
on 9/27/08 5:56 am - Midwest City, OK
I asked the gastero guy when I went in to schedule the old fart colonoscopy and he said the least medicine for the shortest period of time is best.

I am finally off the 2nd Protonix each day and doing well.  I hope to be off the last dose each day at the beginning of the year.  But, I have been a BIG acid producer for years so it may not happen.
I have maintained for one year at this point.  I am steady at -120 pounds.  =)
40 pounds lost pre-op    
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