A bypass question...

[zetacatty]

Just something that has puzzled me.....
Does anyone know why we have to take antacids after the op? I would have thought that, as the pouch is stapled and 'blocked off' from the rest of the stomach acid wouldn't be a problem. Zxx

 

[Silversurfer]

Hi

Your old stomach will still make gastric juices and enzimes ready to break down the food its not going to get, therefore without the antacid you may get nausias and feel sick ! some dont get the sick feeling, some do. I'd follow the advice of your surgeon always and take the recomended antacid

 

[Caroline101061]

pouch still produces saliva and acid to break up the food - I have not experienced any indigestion yet but people do - depends on what you eat and how your body tolerates it, I guess.

 

[fat-girl-slim08]

Yep Thats right.

 

[BypassBee]

I only have to take it for a month post op

.x.

 

[wannaloose18stone]

I never even got offered any ? First I've heard about it .......... lol.

 

[tesmaralda]

I am 2.5 weeks post op and cant drink anything in the morning until i've taken my antacid as it just makes me feel sick.

 

[shelbell]

Immediately post op its more to prevent ulcers forming along the staple and stoma lines.

 

[phatgirl]

Your stomach (the larger bit) still makes acid as SS said. It then empties into your intestines after the bypassed bit. If you had acid issues pre-op, you can continue to have high acid production post-op. Over time that acid can damage your intestines where it dumps in undiluted by food. That is why my surgeon prefers to be safe and asks that you continue a daily antacid for life.

Not everyone has excess acid, and many people who do notice their acid issues corrected by their post-op diet so people can be absolutely fine without daily antacids. I had GERD and suffered something terrible pre-op with acid so I am happy to continue taking the pills forever if that will make me never feel that vile acid tummy!!

 

[BypassBee]

did you do something to p*ss the nurses off wl18s?! lol - maybe they just wanted you to suffer heartburn! lol

.x.

 

[Phojay]

what antacid's do you take?

 

[tesmaralda]

fast tab

 

[hopelesscase]

most people tale lanzoprozol but im on onzoprozol due to an allergic reaction

 

[Brunetteandred]

I had lansaparol (sp?) (Zoton Fastabs) prescribed at hospital and given to me upon discharge. My GP prescribed them again after that but was unsure as to whether I would need them for long. At my 8 week review, I was told by the surgeon that I would not need them for life. It depends on the surgeon I guess.

 

[topsy]

Can i just say the stomach does not produce saliva it is only produced in the mouth - sorry nurse/teacher mode never leaves me lol

 

[shelbell]

I'm on omeprazole as they are safer during pregnancy. Anyone considering getting knocked up, stop taking zoton.

 

[hopelesscase]

I'm on omeprazole as they are safer during pregnancy. Anyone considering getting knocked up, stop taking zoton.

What a terminology shel knocked up!! lol
sounds so lady like. Knowing you it just doesnt sound right.
carole

 

[FEDup1981]

I was never offered any. b4 the op id get occasional acid, but havent had any problems since.