bloomer001

Before everyone says it, Yes I called my PCP and my surgeon, can't really get a straight answer out of either one of them.

I am a little over 8 months out. The surgeon gave me Previcid for my ulcer. Now it says to let them disolve on your tongue. This makes me gag and then throw up for a while. Really gross. So I was reading the directions and you can use an oral sryinge and disolve the pill in 10 ml of water. So my question is can't I just swallow the pill with the 10 ml of water? I have tried disolving it, I get the same gag reflex. Any suggestions?

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Jennifer
Dr. Corcoulas, Pittsburgh, PA
June 22, 2006
320/295/207/150 (as of 10/01/07)
(highest, surgery, now, goal)

newlife4me

Ask your pharmacist. Sometimes 24hr or extended release drugs are not ment to be taken like that. Dr.s don't always understand these things. Best to ask someone who does. Good luck figureing it out!

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Date:07/06/2006
297---worst
290---start of program
286---pre op
167---now:
155 a more realistic, DR. inspired goal.

LQQkn

Isn't prevacid a capsule? I was put on medication for an ulcer (forgot the name) .. it didn't work. But my understanding is that Prevacid is a med for acid suppression. I am not sure if it's used to treat stomach ulcers, and yes call pharmacist. Doctors are too busy to keep track of all your meds, and what will cause problems, and Pharmacist knows. Janie

Jennifer A

My Dr gave me Prevacid "oral suspension". It came in a packet to be disolved in water. It didn't taste too bad.

Good Luck

Jenn

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Surgery date Oct 9, 2006
Pre-op/Current/Goal/
287/126/150

14% body fat!!!!5/12/08



Some people are like a Slinky ... not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs.

mauldinmama

I don't have any advice...but just wanted to say I hope you get it fiqured out soon and feel better!

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Leesa

wls date April 17th 07

nothing taste better than thinner is going to feel. Here's to living longer, stronger and reaching those personal goals all of them!

highest/morning of/ afternoon of/ current/goal
203 /186.6 / 198.8 / 150.4 /????
heart healthy and diabetes free!!!!!!!!!!!

coptergirl

I am using Ranitidine which is the same thing without the gagging (rx Zantac)

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Blessings,

Whitney
272/243/123.5/135
Highest/Pre-op/Current/Goal

GBS 3/7/06
Dr. Stanley Klein -Torrance, CA

Hernia Repair/Tummy Tuck 3/9/07!!!!

148.5 pounds and 64.5 inches gone forever!!

GOAL REACHED 2/6/07!!!

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bloomer001

I had been on 600 mg of Zantac since the day after surgery, 2 300mg pills a day. I still got the ulcer! Man my life stinks somedays My surgeon said the Zantac slowed the acid and the Previcid stopped it, I don't know if that is right or not, but that is what she told me. I have to admit, the pain went has gotten better, and I am eating better with the previcid.

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Jennifer
Dr. Corcoulas, Pittsburgh, PA
June 22, 2006
320/295/207/150 (as of 10/01/07)
(highest, surgery, now, goal)

Dyann

There are other antiacids in that class (proton pump inhibitors) like prilosec etc..that can be swallowed.

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DYANN

Lap RNY 1/4/06....
46/19.8/23.5 BMI's 167.9 pounds gone forever as of 9/12/07 116.3%to goal

294.4/126.5/150
5' 7''
Jupiter, Florida
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