hi..i've been banded on 17th march...all was well till my 1st visit to my doc....she has stopped all my painkillers...as they may form an ulcer....

and I have severe arthritis...and now walking is become so difficult....my legs are like lead....

does anyone have a similar problem..

I'm surprised it wasn't discussed with you before surgery that NSAIDs with the band continuously is not recommended

ya i know....but maybe i can take that tablet sometimes....like once a week? I didnt have any discussion with my docs about medicines....

I have chronic low back pain and my doc recently put my on celebrex for it... it's fantastic. she told me it's usually easier on the stomach than advil and isn't known for ulcers...