Was anyone else told you can not take anything else but Tylenol before surgery? During my pre-op visit last Thursday I was told I only use Tylenol - it works OK, but I suffer almost migraine type of headaches a few times a week and Advil and alike work the best for me. I'm concerned about how bad my headaches will get and Tylenol not working. I think it has to do with Advil thinning your blood? Sorry for all the questions but I'm getting nervous about my upcoming surgery!

We were told we could never take Advil/Motrin/Aleve or anything similar ever again with the band. I too don't feel tylenol works well at all.

I was told the same thing about Advil and to take Tylenol. I get migraines, but was told that I was okay with taking the Fiorcet that was prescribed for them.

Yes advil is bad for your band same with things like metamucil because it can weaken your stomach and help cause band erosion.

I was told the same thing today. I use Tylenol Arthritis Pain. The surgeon said it's fine and IMO it works really good. It's stronger than regular Tylenol.

If advil here is the same as there, its ibuprofen, which is a NSAID. They are not recommended with the band and truthfully, they're horrible for unbanded people too. They're a stomach irritant and can actually be pretty dangerous when taken regularly.

Like anything, sometimes the type or intensity of pain warrants it though and my doc said that if you REALLY need an anti inflammatory short term, then its probably OK.

However, on occasions I've taken one on an empty stomach, the pain and burning was truly awful, always always always take it with a lot of liquid to wash it through your pouch as quickly as possible or it will feel like its eating through your stomach lining. food helps, but then if you need it to act fast, this is obviously going to markedly slow absorption.

Yep, no NSAIDS preop because they are blood thinners and increase the risk of bleeding complications.

And postop they are a no-no because they are gastric irritants and can promote ulcer formation (and given their anticoagulant properties, this can be especially problematic).

NSAIDs are a no-go long-term, unless the benefits outweigh the risks, which only your doctor can help you determine.

Thanks everyone!