Have a horrible migraine. 4 weeks post op. I know we were supposed to avoid aspirin and Advil. Was that just for beginning? Or can I take an excedrine now? (it has Tylenol and Advil in it)

Help!

Have a horrible migraine. 4 weeks post op. I know we were supposed to avoid aspirin and Advil. Was that just for beginning? Or can I take an excedrine now? (it has Tylenol and Advil in it)

Help!

I believe you can take it but it has to be liquid or chewable form, unless you've taken pills already and haven't felt restriction.

-Melissa M.

I was told only tylenol because the other pills have ingredients that may contribute to erosion.

I was under the same impression about Advil and erosion. But I'm approx 4 weeks out as well, and I've used Advil. If there is no restriction then your ok, but if there is and the Advil sits in that small little pouch and only moves slowly, then erosion could occur. Hope u feel better soon!!!

I checked with my surgeon when I first explored the lapband about pain medicine, given I'm allergic to paracetamol and typically rely on ibuprofen when I need it. I understood from some initial research that paracetamol for typical self medicated pain such as headaches, fever and injury was the preferred option for lap banders.

He confirmed the research i found, stating ibuprofen is best avoided given the issues it has with erosion, upsetting a sensitive stomach etc, however if it's consumed with food or a meal (to minimise the issues noted above) and it's only taken on occasions where it's necessary such as migraine or extreme pain in a single or short term dose he was happy for me to continue to use it..

I'm 5 weeks out from surgery and had a terrible headache today. I took 2 Advil for the first time post surgery, along with drinking plenty of Water, stretching my shoulders and neck given I was sitting at a computer at work and tried a cup of tea (caffeine often helps me alleviate a headache) and something in that list has definitely helped and I even managed to get to the pool for a swim tonight.

Have a horrible migraine. 4 weeks post op. I know we were supposed to avoid aspirin and Advil. Was that just for beginning? Or can I take an excedrine now? (it has Tylenol and Advil in it)

Help!

id call and ask your dr if you wish to know the correct answer.

my dr said tylenol only. (you will find some that say its ok and some like me that say its not). id make a quick call to your doctor/nurse and ask.

My doctor says that Advil is ok but that really depends on the doctor.

Tylenol