Acid Contorller Prevents Heartburn due to Acid Indigestion

Greetings to Everyone! I am Eddie and a new to all of this, I just had surgery on September 26, 2006. All is well. I was told by the doctor to take this Acid controrller Prevents Heartburn and I know its important due to reading al the postings. Does anyone have any sugestions at all how to take this pill. It taste like hell. I use the pill crusher and eat it with apple sauce. But is makes me very upset with my new pouch. Please any suggestions! Eddie

Hey Eddie, CONGRADS on your surgery!!! Next, I would suggest asking your doctor for a sample of Prevacid. It is a disolvable pill that doesn't taste that bad and it works very well. It is prescription, so not sure if your ins would cover it. My doctor just gave us a month's worth of samples for the first month...but would give us more if we needed them. Just my 2 cents... Good luck!!! Laurie

Hey Eddie, My doc puts all of his patients on Prevacid Post-Op. It comes in a Capsule form. I used to just open it on my tongue And sip it down with a little water. So much easier for me than the "mix in something" method. It's quick and "done with." Hang in there, These first couple of weeks suk for most everyone!! It Does Get better/easier each week!! But I just wanted to drop by an Invitation. It's great to see other men out here. We make up such a small percentage (12 to 19%) Of the people having Weight Loss Surgery, But tend to reach our goal weights quicker and with less Or at least Different hassles than the Gals Due to Male physiology. Drop by the Men's Message Board And check out what other men like you are going through. It's a diverse make up of Dads, Singles, Older, younger, etc... Pre-Ops, Post-Ops new and some Old (at Goal) Post-Ops. Lap-Banders, RNY'ers DS, etc... Great bunch of guys with the mutual understanding That WLS for Men can be a totally different Journey. Stop by to add your questions, advice, opinions, and info at- http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/men/ It's Great to know we're not so alone, And that there are others pulling for you. A number of "Surgery Last Week" guys as well as the older Post-Ops. Hope to see you 'Round the Boards! Best Wishes- Dx