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01-18-2012, 03:29 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Idaho
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317 lb Start Weight:
194 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
29 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.8012618297 % % Lost:
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Body Mass Index51.1595500459 BMI Start:
31.3089990817 BMI Current:
26.6287878788 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I am far from anewbie over two years now..I sear I remember reading in my life long mes Prilosec was to be taken.and I swear I have read in here tha many others do this daily for life...Was i dreaming ? And can anyone tell me why we do take it ? I think I know but then I thought I knew we were suppose to for life also...I have 3 freinds that said firsr year only..so now I am very curious..cause i do 20 mg a day always..please some advice from any of ya..hugs and miss ya all..
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01-18-2012, 03:31 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lake Oswego, OR
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9-20-2011 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
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272 lb Start Weight:
187 lb Current Weight:
145 lb Goal Weight:
85 lb Weight Loss:
42 lb Lb Left to Lose:
31.25 % % Lost:
9-2012 Goal Date:
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33.1219450743 BMI Current:
25.6827916352 BMI Goal:
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I take Prilosec. My doc said to take it for 3 months to prevent ulcers and then to wean off of it. I am in the process of doing that. Hope this helps.
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01-18-2012, 03:35 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Escanaba, Mi
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Weight Statistics June 2011 Start Date:
Oct. 4, 2011 Surgery Date:
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280 lb Start Weight:
175 lb Current Weight:
155 lb Goal Weight:
105 lb Weight Loss:
20 lb Lb Left to Lose:
37.5 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index46.5893491124 BMI Start:
29.1183431953 BMI Current:
25.7905325444 BMI Goal:
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I'm supposed to take it for a year. I take the generic one.
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280 in June 2011 start of my weightloss journey
254 on Oct 4, 2011 surgery date  Goals:
195 by Jan 30, 2012 (not there but closer 205)I made it 27 days late. Feb. 27, 2012
185 by Easter Made it! 4/1/12
155 by Oct. 4, 2012
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01-18-2012, 03:49 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: just north of Boston
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253 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
85 lb Weight Loss:
78 lb Lb Left to Lose:
25.1479289941 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index48.4926530612 BMI Start:
36.297755102 BMI Current:
25.1071428571 BMI Goal:
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I know I saw Pepcid in some of the literature from my surgeon. Of course, I cannot find it now! but I'll have to look because I bought it - based on reading it somewhere! I'm trying to get all of the recommended supplements before the surgery - as suggested by the doc.... now I just want my date.
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01-18-2012, 05:33 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas
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204 lb Weight Loss:
10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
53.8258575198 % % Lost:
July 27, 2012 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index65.0480957031 BMI Start:
30.0354003906 BMI Current:
28.3190917969 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Well I'm 18 months out and all I remember about the reasoning was to prevent ulcers. I was told by my surgeon's instructions that I will need it from here on out. I have to take Nexium though, Prevacid just wasn't working for me.
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01-18-2012, 05:39 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Idaho
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194 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
123 lb Weight Loss:
29 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.8012618297 % % Lost:
May 2011 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index51.1595500459 BMI Start:
31.3089990817 BMI Current:
26.6287878788 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Thanks Gal and Yes Nell I know I was told that too..I cant wait to hear Docs input on this !
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01-18-2012, 05:42 PM
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204 lb Weight Loss:
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30.0354003906 BMI Current:
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Me too, I really would like to think eventually I can quit taking it!
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01-18-2012, 07:31 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orting, Wa.
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August 16th 2011 Surgery Date:
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157 lb Current Weight:
165 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
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22.5246938776 BMI Current:
23.6724489796 BMI Goal:
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First I have to get this out of the way.....
ANNIE I'VE MISSED YOU!!!!!!  Okay I feel better.
My surgeon wanted me on a PPI for the first month to help calm things down. My concern for those of you who were told you'd need to take them life long is that it can increase your chances of bone fractures being on them for long periods. Also it seems to me that because our pouches produce so little acid most reflux (not all) is cured. I'm not sure about the ulcer aspect. I was recently put back on a PPI to help treat it and it did go away but if we are following the rules (no smoking, no NSAIDs etc.) are we still more susceptible to getting ulcers? I hope Doc comes by later with an answer! Hugs | |
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01-18-2012, 07:35 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Idaho
Posts: 3,952
Weight Statistics Jan 2009 Start Date:
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5' 6"
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123 lb Weight Loss:
29 lb Lb Left to Lose:
38.8012618297 % % Lost:
May 2011 Goal Date:
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Originally Posted by judst  First I have to get this out of the way..... ANNIE I'VE MISSED YOU!!!!!! Okay I feel better.
My surgeon wanted me on a PPI for the first month to help calm things down. My concern for those of you who were told you'd need to take them life long is that it can increase your chances of bone fractures being on them for long periods. Also it seems to me that because our pouches produce so little acid most reflux (not all) is cured. I'm not sure about the ulcer aspect. I was recently put back on a PPI to help treat it and it did go away but if we are following the rules (no smoking, no NSAIDs etc.) are we still more susceptible to getting ulcers? I hope Doc comes by later with an answer! Hugs | Missed you to Gorgeous !..Alot to share with ya all on the kidney issue..its been tough..3 weeks since last surgery..dinner time here will try to wrote soon and let ya know what all has happen 
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01-18-2012, 09:59 PM
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Med requirements can change over time, as long term results pile up.
So, even if your surgeon said "for life" at first, s/he may have changed the program to, the first 6 months then according to each patients' needs and such. Confirm with your surgeon at your next visit.
Also, yes, there have been reports that longterm PPI intake can increase bone fractures, so you may wish to confirm that with your surgeon as well.
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