Wondering if anyone else was told to NOT take Ibuprofen? Tylenol doesn't do much for me, never has.

I am having back problems (not associated with WLS) and ibuprofen is recommended to take the swelling down.

Not sure what to do. Is it ok to take 400mg?? or should I stay away from it? has anyone else tried taking it?

thanks!

There is no greater risk for an ulcer with VSG as we had with our previous stomachs. It's not going to sit in your stomach brewing like it would if you had a pouch. Also' date=' it's really the fact that overuse of NSAIDs destroy the prostaglandin in the stomach lining with can cause an ulcer to form.

I've been taking NSAIDS as needed since being around 6 weeks out. I'm over 2.5 years out, and just delivered a baby 30 October 2011, due to rare genetic issue, I have to take prednisone, 60mg for a solid 30+ days, and received 3 boluses of steroids during delivery then 3 daily doses IV while hospitalized while recovering from a csection. I have had zero issues due to my NSAID. While some surgeon say NO, it's because they lump us all in with Band and Bypass patients. There's hundreds of surgeons that authorize NSAID usage on an "as needed" basis. I always take them with food, and never use more than one dose per day. When I came home from the csection, I was prescribed 800mg (2nd time being prescribed this drug since surgery), and took it as needed for pain and discomfort instead of narcotics since I was breastfeeding, and well, me being doped up trying to care for a newborn would have not been an ideal situation.

There's no medication restrictions with VSG. From the pioneers of VSG as a stand alone procedure, with the most patients with the longer term stats and documented cases:

http://www.lapsf.com/vertical-gastrectomy-weight-loss-surgery.php

Important advantages about the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy:

[*']Estimated weight loss >80%

[*]Resolution of diabetes >90%

[*]Resolution of obstructive sleep apnea >95%

[*]Resolution of hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol and triglycerides) >80%

[*]Resolution of hypertension >80%

[*]The portion of the stomach that produces the hormone that stimulates hunger (Ghrelin) is removed.

[*]The stomach is dramatically reduced in volume yet also functions normally.

[*]No dumping syndrome because the pylorus is preserved.

[*]Minimizes the potential for ulcer, so the use anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, Motrin, Aleve and ibuprofen are not problematic (great procedure for those with arthritis, joint pain or migraine headaches).

[*]No intestinal bypass and therefore little or no chance of nutritional and Vitamin deficiencies

[*]Most patients with BMI between 30-50kg/M2 achieve their goal weight within 12 months following surgery.

[*]Safer alternative for high body weight (>400 pounds) or medically high-risk patients than the gastric bypass or duodenal switch.

[*]No foreign body or implanted devices.

[*]Can be performed laparoscopically in virtually all patients.

[*]99% leave the hospital within one day.

Flippin awesome post!!