TWH.....perscriptions after surgery??

nikki_alzona
on 3/27/12 10:15 am - Canada

I am so confused prevacid blood thinners........... Does everyone have to take these?? What do I have to budget for??

Referral: October 2010         Info Session: August 16th, 2011      Nurse Appt: October 13th, 2011
Social Worker: November 25th, 2011        Nutrition Class: November 29th 2011    Dietitian: January 13 2011
Psychiatrist:November 25th, 2011     Surgeon: March 02, 2012            Optifast: March 20th, 2012
Surgery Date: April 11th 2012

(deactivated member)
on 3/27/12 10:18 am - Toronto, Canada

I never got a blood thinner prescribed...just the prevacid (approx $83), percocet (can't remember how much but less than $30, I think) and milk of magnesia (less than $10 I think). But obviously you could have more prescribed depending on how your surgery goes and what your surgeon recommends.

morena8162
on 3/27/12 10:23 am - Canada

Hi Sandy, I am scheduled for surgery next week.. Just wondering how long the script for $83.00 covers for the prevacid?? ... Is everyone prescribed this??

Gee

Surgeon: March 02/12 Surgery: April 04/12

Looking forward to a brighter, healthier tomorrow ....

Rachel O.
on 3/27/12 10:23 am - Hamilton, Canada

RNY on 03/02/12

Hey Nikki, through Hamilton everyone has to take these. They are now doing the prevacid for 3 months and the blood thiners for 7 days once you get home from the hospital. Not sure on the cost as I have coverage.

(deactivated member)
on 3/27/12 10:50 am - Toronto, Canada

The prevacid is $83 for a month's supply. Also remember to budget for protein shakes/powder and vitamins. I spent more money on protein powders that I never used than any prescription meds, lol.

Janet13
on 3/27/12 11:04 am - Toronto, Canada

RNY on 01/24/11

Hi went through TWH a year ago January I didn't have to get any of that stuff.

"I used to be SnowWhite and then I drifted"
"words come easy behind the screen, when there is no interface-to-face to be seen"

nikki_alzona
on 3/27/12 11:08 am - Canada

so has it changed where now we do have to take this prevacid?? so confused......

Referral: October 2010         Info Session: August 16th, 2011      Nurse Appt: October 13th, 2011
Social Worker: November 25th, 2011        Nutrition Class: November 29th 2011    Dietitian: January 13 2011
Psychiatrist:November 25th, 2011     Surgeon: March 02, 2012            Optifast: March 20th, 2012
Surgery Date: April 11th 2012

PatXYZ
on 3/27/12 1:41 pm

Recent studies indicate that a PPI is the best way to prevent ulcers in the first 6 months post-op. It is definitely necessary!

Susan B.
on 3/27/12 11:14 am - Canada

RNY on 02/17/12

Not sure what site you are out of. I am out of TWH, I was prescribed prevacid but no blood thinners. As well as percocet.

I have no idea how much as I have a drug plan and it is covered at the drug store.

From Orientation at TWH to Surgical date~6 months

savasana
on 3/27/12 11:31 am - St. Thomas, Canada

RNY on 03/06/12

I'm three weeks out today from TWH and I had two prescriptions; one for stool softener and one for oxycontin.

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