Fast tabs

[cheekybum]

I hate the taste and the texture of the fast tabs, i think i am on them for a month and then review.

 

[CCPM]

Linzi - Chichester use as first line protection for a few weeks only while other providers say permenant cover. I keep a box by me and restock when they are started. Your doc should be prepared to do this for you as a safeguard if you explain. Its more cost effective then taking them all the time if you're not suffering any problems. Mr Somers was happy with this

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[zns]

I never had the fast tabs but am on PPI for life (lanzoperzole) speak to your team x

 

[angie790]

I was given Lansoprazole capsules from the hospital, but my GP checked & said there was very little cost wise between the Fastabs & the Lansoprazole capsule, so she was happy to prescribe me the Fastabs, which I personally prefer. My provider recommended that I take them for 3 months. I think we've all mentioned on loads of occassions how bizarre it is that each provider has their own idea about stuff...no wonder people get confused!

 

[Donna R]

I was only suppose to have them 4 weeks, but got chronic tummy ache when i came off them...

 

[seawaves]

I had my op done at Taunton the same place as Angie so was also told to take them for 3 months but as some of you know i've been feeling sick 24/7 so 3 days ago i decided not to take the fastabs for a few days & see how i feel & i must say for the last 2 days i have not felt sick, i'll see how it goes but as we always say every hospital is so different!!

 

[Grace]

I've been told I'm on them for life and the fasttabs are better. I prefer the fasttabs. I hate capsules.

 

[dottychic]

Ive been told Im on them for life too..and I prefer the capsules lol....we are all so different X

 

[Bev]

It's sounding variable around the country... best to just follow what Mr A has told you Jac... as you do, you are always so calm and organised about things... I'll be taking note of this for sure... love and hugs xxx

 

[slimmerkay]

Well I emailed Mr Ammori last night and had a reply waiting for me this morning.

I asked about being told to eat veggies first, then protein when I thought it was the other way around. And I said I was worried I had stretched my pouch (his reply might be of interest to you Linzi because I know you worried about the same).

I also asked him to confirm how long I should be taking the Fastab. In the hospital he told me for life. Apparent he said different to my GP. His email is copied here:

Dear Karen


It's way too early for stretching the pouch; dint worry.


With regard to diet, I'd suggest you follow Jennie's advice. She's been doing this for sometime and is very experienced.


I recommend the lansoprazole for two years after surgery as I indicated on my discharge letter to the GP that you shoild've received copy of. I copied this email to Louisa, my secretary, so that you could ask her for a copy of the letter if you haven't received one.


Hope this helps


Best wishes


Mr Ammori

 

[ditzeeblonde]

Interesting Karen... I wonder why we can eat more than others then??

There is no exact science to this post op malarky is there!

 

[slimmerkay]

Tell me about it

I lost 1lb week 7 and stayed the same week 8 and I reckon I'll stay the same again week 9. I'd do better at Slimming World

 

[simplylucy]

I was given Lansoprazole capsules from the hospital, but my GP checked & said there was very little cost wise between the Fastabs & the Lansoprazole capsule, so she was happy to prescribe me the Fastabs, which I personally prefer. My provider recommended that I take them for 3 months. I think we've all mentioned on loads of occassions how bizarre it is that each provider has their own idea about stuff...no wonder people get confused!

I had my op done at Taunton the same place as Angie so was also told to take them for 3 months but as some of you know i've been feeling sick 24/7 so 3 days ago i decided not to take the fastabs for a few days & see how i feel & i must say for the last 2 days i have not felt sick, i'll see how it goes but as we always say every hospital is so different!!

I also had my surgery done at Taunton, with Mr Welbourn, my surgery was done privately. I was told I only needed the fast tabs for 4 weeks!

See even the same surgeon gives different advice!

 

[slimmerkay]

It's madness

 

[ditzeeblonde]

Tell me about it

I lost 1lb week 7 and stayed the same week 8 and I reckon I'll stay the same again week 9. I'd do better at Slimming World

Oh Karen... it is disheartening when you see others losing so much more but I keep telling myself that this will help me maintain like I've never been able to do & thats the big difference!

I'm sure you'll get a whoosh... looking at peoples stats those that don't lose much for a couple of weeks then have a big weight loss, I hope thats the same for you. xxx

 

[Amrac1]

I have been told to take fastabs for life. And if my pouch feels sore to increase to 2 per day. I have also been told to make sure all medicienes/vitamins are in liquid or chewable form.

 

[seawaves]

I also had my surgery done at Taunton, with Mr Welbourn, my surgery was done privately. I was told I only needed the fast tabs for 4 weeks!

See even the same surgeon gives different advice!

Its madness but all i can say is not taking them for a fews day has cured the feeling of sickness hooray!!!!!