Delayed release Omeprazole
So, I know that extended and delayed release medications don't work as effectively for us after RNY because of the way we are arranged, and I just got my prescription for Omeprazole because I'm having acid occasionally. I noticed on the bottle that it's delayed release, is this an issue? I guess I could email my PCP and ask him what he thinks, but he's not a bariatric surgeon. I could also contact my surgeons office but honestly they are so busy, I'd rather ask you guys here.
Also, is there another type of Omeprazole other than delayed release? I looked at the OTC stuff and it all looks the same.
Age: 44 | Height: 5' 3" | Starting January 2015: 291 | RNY 8/4/15 with Dr. Arthur Carlin| Goal: 150
Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise. ~Proverbs 19:20
Why, oh why don't I think of these things when I'm there? Though, in my defense, my hubby picks up my prescriptionson most of the time. I'll stop in tomorrow when I'm out and about and ask my pharmacist. 
Age: 44 | Height: 5' 3" | Starting January 2015: 291 | RNY 8/4/15 with Dr. Arthur Carlin| Goal: 150
Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise. ~Proverbs 19:20
I am pretty sure it is all delayed release, that is why you only have to take once a day...
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I just got permission today to change from the new PPI I'd been given since surgery, back to my delayed release 40mg Omeprozole. It works better for me, called the surgeon, they said YUP. So, I did.
I'm VSG, but also got the extended-release warning when I left the hospital after surgery... So I was doubtful they'd allow it, but so far, so good.
Who prescribed it, reg Dr or surgeon? I'd call the surgeon to ask before my PCP.
Good luck!
Program Start Weight 346 | Surgery Weight 282 | CW 217 | 5'-6.3"
High Weight 376, about a year before program. I gave up diet pop(and all pop), dropped 30 pounds without trying, and kept it off. Now convinced Carbonated Beverages. Are. Evil.
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My surgeon prescribed it after surgery, but that was only for 2 months. I had my PCP prescribe it for me, bit is the same prescription. I have a history of H. Pylori and ulcers before surgery and I've always taken Omeprazole.
So far it's working, but I just noticed the extended release because it's not in a brown bottle, but an original bottle from the manufacturerest.
Age: 44 | Height: 5' 3" | Starting January 2015: 291 | RNY 8/4/15 with Dr. Arthur Carlin| Goal: 150
Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise. ~Proverbs 19:20
Today has been a much better day for me tummy-wise... So I get it. The Protonics were doing nothing.
Good luck with it, and fingers-crossed the H. pylori stays gone. My great aunt just battled it and lost about 35 lbs when she didn't want to lose any. Stinking infections.
Program Start Weight 346 | Surgery Weight 282 | CW 217 | 5'-6.3"
High Weight 376, about a year before program. I gave up diet pop(and all pop), dropped 30 pounds without trying, and kept it off. Now convinced Carbonated Beverages. Are. Evil.
DISCLAIMER: My posts often have weird typos... Because I use a tablet or Kindle to access the forums despite how much I suck at tablet typing. Apologies!
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