I have been banded on 17th march 2011. I have severe arthritis and have been told not to take medicines.

But many times pain is bad and I have taken medicines (NSAIDS) sometimes maybe 10days in a month.but not continuously.

I am quite scared of things like band erosion. does anyone have a story like mine?

Please guide me.ALL SAY THAT ONCE YOU LOOSE A LOT OF WEIGHT YOU WONT NEED MEDICINES. But my weight loss is also slow.

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I would ask your doctor about how the meds would affect the band. Better safe than sorry.

Yes, ask your doctor. But, as for me, I have severe arthritis from an old car accident where I had a hip fracture. The pain us tough. I asked my surgeon about my prescription mobic/meloxicam (because Tylenol would not touch the pain) and he told me I could take 1 every other day. I choose to deal with the pain most days, but I may have 1 pill 1 time a week. I know it would be a lot better if I took it consistently every other day, but I, too, am scared of erosion, so that's why I hold off on the meds.

Ask for naproscin suppository, my surgeon prescribed me that after my surgery and now because i have very bad migraines.

It is an anti inflamatory med, so it can still be harsh on the stomach, but it wont cause erosion or holes in your stomach like taking one from the mouth.

That is what they explaoned to me:)

I would listen to your doc, but mine has no problem with me taking NSAIDs, he said the rule of not taking them is really only true for bypass patients

I used to take prescription Naproxen for my TOM but now take 3-4 Aleve to equal the prescription dose. It's the only thing that works for me and I usually have to take it 2-3 days during my cycle. I asked pre-surgery if I could continue taking them after surgery and she didn't see a problem with it, only if I took them on a daily basis. I think everyone's dr might have their own opinion. Just ask yours.

I took NSAIDS for the severe pain of Osteoarthritis of the Knees. (HAVE BOTH BEEN REPLACED.) That was the worst medicine that I was ever on. I didn't know what was causing me to retain Water so bad. A specialist said you take all these, and want more for pain? "Yeah" He said don't take them anymore, there not really helping you. Throw them out.

I couldn't believe it. But it was to be done. I hurt like hell, Took some Ibuprofen to help.

It took 3 days, and my Kidneys started to work again, I never Peed so much in my life. I lost 30 Lbs. in 30 days... I even slept on the toilette...

I was drowning in my own Fluid and no Dr. would believe me except for him. He saved my life !

I have it in my Back and Hands. I use a cream to help the pain. Or pain meds from the Doc. if really bad. Sometimes Ibuprofen, But I will never take those kins of pills again.

When they replaced my Knees, The surgeon told me that none of those NSAIDS are any good for you. I believe that.

LOOKS LIKE MY FINGERS ARE NEXT FOR REPLACEMENT. But I will take a pain pill first, creme, or ice.

I wish you luck. I know what you are going threw.

Good Health to you, Shirley.

Umm. Ibuprofen is an NSAID.

Umm. Ibuprofen is an NSAID.

Yeagh but over the counter... It's not that bad.

As always, ask YOUR surgeon, but mine is OK if I take NSAIDs from time to time.

I took NSAIDS for the severe pain of Osteoarthritis of the Knees. (HAVE BOTH BEEN REPLACED.) That was the worst medicine that I was ever on. I didn't know what was causing me to retain Water so bad. A specialist said you take all these, and want more for pain? "Yeah" He said don't take them anymore, there not really helping you. Throw them out.

I couldn't believe it. But it was to be done. I hurt like hell, Took some Ibuprofen to help.

It took 3 days, and my Kidneys started to work again, I never Peed so much in my life. I lost 30 Lbs. in 30 days... I even slept on the toilette...

I was drowning in my own Fluid and no Dr. would believe me except for him. He saved my life !

I have it in my Back and Hands. I use a cream to help the pain. Or pain meds from the Doc. if really bad. Sometimes Ibuprofen, But I will never take those kins of pills again.

When they replaced my Knees, The surgeon told me that none of those NSAIDS are any good for you. I believe that.

LOOKS LIKE MY FINGERS ARE NEXT FOR REPLACEMENT. But I will take a pain pill first, creme, or ice.

I wish you luck. I know what you are going threw.

Good Health to you, Shirley.

hello...

my God what an experience...I have also been taking NSAIDS FOR LONG...many yrs..now I have almost stopped...i take maybe 10 tabs in a month....but not much weight loss....u r lucky to loose weight...

Thanks all for your guidance....I guess I'll reduce my tablets soon...my Doc said no medicines....:(so got to be strong and bear the pain.

They have some really good cremes that are rated #1. That's what I used, up untill I had replacements.

The aid even rubbed my knees for me when I had my LapBand done. She asked if this stuff really worked? I said yes !

So she wanted to know if she could write the name down for her Girlfriend, who has it in her back. I said be my guest.

So I hope it worked for her,,