Does anyone know what types of over the counter meds we should stay away from? I have a wicked headache but always reluctant to take anything. I have no problems swallowing pills.

Should we stay away from Ibuprofen?

Thanks! Hope you are all doing well with your journey....

My doctor told me only Tylenol (Acetaminophen). I just bought some today as I always used Aleve and/or Advil. Never have been a fan of Tylenol.

She even said to switch now...as my surgery is scheduled for Feb 15th!

lisa123, are you talking pre-op or post-op?

Mis73...does it matter? I am curious. I have found in reasearching and my doctor said that the aleve and advil is not good pre-op due to bleeding during surgery...and not good post-op as it can irritate the pouch easily?!

Yes, and that's why it matters

It's a big no-no pre-op because it's a blood thinner. They usually want you to stop all Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Advil, or any other meds that thin the blood 7-10 days before surgery. If she's asking about during the pre-op period the meds to stay away from are anything that thin the blood.

Post-op it's no more likely to irritate your stomach than it did before you banded- unless you take too big a pill and get stuck. In that case you could be in trouble. Most (not all) people who are banded can handle small pills, for instance tablets no bigger than an aspirin. Most drugs do come in a liquid form if you want to be safe.

Iburpofen and Advil are known for being a stomach irritant, but so as long as it's not getting stuck, you will have the same reaction to it you did before being banded.

I love to read this...I was wondering how I was going to live without Aleve

I take everything either chewable or liquid now...very occasional advil but liquid.