Was banded just over 3 weeks ago and went back to work today ( not easy as I have a very physical job). I was taking celebrex for all the pain in feet knees ect... My nurse said that the doctor MAY not want me to continue using the celebrex,and I won't until I talk to him,but I was curious if any bandsters use this med after their surgery?

No, Celebrex is classified as a NSAID, and is contraindicated for those who are banded.

I have many issues with arthritis and had to stop taking meloxicam (Mobic), also a NSAID as a result of being banded. I've had major challenges with trying to get adequate exercise and still be able to walk.

I'm still searching for a good alternative. I have to resort to hydrocodone when the pain becomes worse, but I can't live on narcotics forever...

I took Celebrex before surgery. There is transition without it, but as you lose weight, it joint problem, especially with knees gets better. You ortho doc might be able to give you some sort of injections to ease the pain.

actually I've been on celebrex for a year or so, even since being banded. my dr doesn't have a problem with it.

I have to stop celebrex 2 weeks before surgery. They will tell me when I can start again. I'm hoping I won't need to, by losing ten percent of weight it is supposed to help joints/muscles feel so much better. We will see.