I recently had dental work and the pain was awful, tylenol didn't really help but Advil has worked. I remember my surgeon saying to avoid ibuprofen, has anyone else heard this? Thanks in advance.

My surgeon said no ibuprofen/naproxen (alleve) forever because they are super hard on the stomach and now,with our small pouches, are especially risky for causing stomach bleeding. Tylenol is the only thing that is ok.

I worry about this too, because I have really bad menstrual cramps that I HAVE to take meds for if I want to function and Tylenol doesn't touch cramps. I'd hate to have to use something as strong as Lortab for the rest of my reproductive life to deal with cramps. I guess I need to ask at my next appt.

This is a controversial issue for sure. My doc said they were fine (in moderation of course) I have taken Alleve and Extra Strength ibuprofen at one time or another... Just dont make it a habit- there truly are times when Tylenol doesnt cut it.

my doc said that the ocassional use of ibuprofin was ok. I have an old shoulder injury that I need ibuprofin for sometimes....and same for menstrul pain. this last period was so aweful that my band closed soooo tight I could only drink water for three days....no pills were going to make it down so I took the liquid pain medicine from my surgery....helped me sleep that's for sure

Someone off topic but there was a medical study recently that discussed the chances of stroke based on the pain killers that people used. NSAIDs including ibuprofin had the highest correlation. I had been on a perscription NSAID and had a stroke at 39 and I very much believe they were connected.

I think it varies by doctor. My doctor said it's fine in moderation. I've found though that the best OTC pain med for me is Tylenol Arthritis Pain. It's stronger than plain Tylenol and it really does the trick for me.

My doc vetoes all NSAIDs. He makes exceptions for those who take low-dose enteric-coated aspirin for cardiac purposes. (They are tiny pills, pass through the stoma, and are absorbed in the small intestine.)

yep i take ibuprofen all the time, it really works for me.

My doctor actually made me sign a form saying that I understood that under no circumstances post op was I to take NSAIDS (Ibuprofen, Naproxin etc). He is pretty conservative though, but if my surgeon says not to...I'm listening to him :biggrin: Ask your doctor...

My post op instructions read -Regular 4 hourly Panadol on its own or combined with an anti-inflammatory such as Nurofen (Ibuprofen) is generally adequate for post op pain. I took it for several days and recently for a sore foot - no issues.

My doc described the pouch as having wrinkles in it where the band is like when you pull the string on a drawsting bag. N-saids cause irritation and bleeding when they sit on the stomach lining. He said the n-saids can get caught in the wrinkles and sit there a long time. It can contribute to band erosion from the inside out.

I avoid it although I was a regular user of Ibuprophen before my band - my favorite drug!:smile:

Thanks for all the helpful info, advil was also one of my favorite meds! The dental issue has subsided for now, i did end up taking about 6 or 7 doses, i alternated with Tyl #1's, it was a bad couple days. From now on i will avoid the nsaids. It was good to hear a few different perspectives, and i know every surgeon is different. thanks again!

Hi

I live in Qatar and they are severely strict on narcotics, and mood altering drugs. So I was sent home the day after my band (last Thursday) with.... are you ready for it.... pediatric advil!!! So I am taking advil syrup, and ut has taken the pain away and doesn't upset my stomach. I even got up in the middle of the night last night (empty stomach of course) and had a dose (400mg) since I have back pain. It really helps with mentrual cramps and headaches too (for me. )

Cheers, HTH.