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Fiddleman    4,376

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My sleeve doctor and his team said no NSAIDs ever. I would like to take some anti-inflammatory I have from pre sleeve for a previous surgery on my foot. It is achy all the time from walking long distances post sleeve(love walking with my dog), but I have been a good trooper and have abstained from it. It was a reconstructive surgery from a bad car accident in 2010 and I think I will be with the aches for a long time. Any advice on NSAID alternatives because I want to go hiking again and definitely want to keep walking long distances. I used to be an avid hiker on the PCT(pacific crest trail) and other long hikes. Tylenol does not help, but stronger pain meds that require a prescription do.

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lollyfidy1965    402

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Would cortisone shots help at all? As far as I know, it's only oral NSAIDs/steroids that should be avoided. If that wouldn't help, you might seek out a pain specialist, and explain your situation. I know there are MANY pain management alternatives out there, and a pain doc would be the best place to get long-term help, I think.

I hope you find something that helps!!!

Laura

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JamesHRN    114

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I was given NSAIDS when I was in the hospital and take them now I am 4 1/2 months out it is a Drs preference to use them or not

I have had no issues using them

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Fiddleman    4,376

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Would cortisone shots help at all? As far as I know' date=' it's only oral NSAIDs/steroids that should be avoided. If that wouldn't help, you might seek out a pain specialist, and explain your situation. I know there are MANY pain management alternatives out there, and a pain doc would be the best place to get long-term help, I think.

I hope you find something that helps!!!

Laura[/quote']

Thanks for the suggestion. Do you think that any harm would come from taking some dicoflenac (prescribed previously for my foot; i think it is an NSAID)?

I'll start with an appointment to my foot surgeon. I already tried doing physical therapy for about a year. Long distances and or rigorous foot activities seems to trigger it. However, I don't seem to have a trouble with other weight bearing activity like elliptical for an hour ( probably because my foot is stationary).

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lollyfidy1965    402

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I wouldn't take anything that's an NSAID without consulting your WLS surgeon first. (I wouldn't take ANYTHING without first consulting with my surgeon, but that's just me.) When I was in the hospital, recovering from my sleeve surgery, I had a roommate who was in the hospital for surgery to repair her THIRD marginal ulcer (bleeding nasty painful thing for her)...all caused by her taking Advil (she swore she'd only taken two...and still ended up with a marginal ulcer). Having watched her experience, I will NEVER (never ever ever never) take an NSAID, or oral steroid...she had NO fun as a result of having taken them!

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Almostthere34    128

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I was given NSAIDS when I was in the hospital and take them now I am 4 1/2 months out it is a Drs preference to use them or not

I have had no issues using them

This confuses me I have heard more than one person on here say NSAIDs can be used after some time. I thought NSAIDs cause ulcers. When is this no longer a danger? Curious if anyone knows.

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lollyfidy1965    402

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This confuses me I have heard more than one person on here say NSAIDs can be used after some time. I thought NSAIDs cause ulcers. When is this no longer a danger? Curious if anyone knows.

My surgeon's direction is to NEVER take NSAIDs again...because of the dramatically increased risk for marginal ulcers in WLS patients. Having said that, like so much of the instructions we get, many people on here have been given different advice from their own surgeons regarding NSAID use. I understand my surgeon is conservative...but, its working for me, and I appreciate the more conservative approach. (Better safe than sorry.)

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Fiddleman    4,376

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I wouldn't take anything that's an NSAID without consulting your WLS surgeon first. (I wouldn't take ANYTHING without first consulting with my surgeon' date=' but that's just me.) When I was in the hospital, recovering from my sleeve surgery, I had a roommate who was in the hospital for surgery to repair her THIRD marginal ulcer (bleeding nasty painful thing for her)...all caused by her taking Advil (she swore she'd only taken two...and still ended up with a marginal ulcer). Having watched her experience, I will NEVER (never ever ever never) take an NSAID, or oral steroid...she had NO fun as a result of having taken them![/quote']

Thanks for the warning. Definitely going to get the a-ok from the sleeve surgeon before taking it.

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lollyfidy1965    402

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I'm glad to hear that...I'd hate for you to have a setback!! :)

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carstanger    346

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My doctor says 3-6 months out I may be able to take Celebrex again....but hoping I won't need it as I lose more weight.

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JamesHRN    114

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NSAIDS could cause ulcers before you had surgery as well again it is a Drs preference and a choice that you and the Dr makes

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JamesHRN    114

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I think that if you read the post here you will find no hard and fast rules regarding treatments following the surgery from the different length of the various stages of eating example I had 3 days of clear liquid and moved to full liquid and was on puréed/ soft foods by 1 week out. Many have been on clear liquid for several weeks before advancing their diet these are all the Drs preference.

And as far as NSAIDS all Drs have different opinions on to use the or not to use them. Just like any other medicines I bet none of us were even on the same pain med following surgery again all Drs like all people have their own preferences.

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Tink22-sleeve    528

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My opinion-- don't mess with the sleeve!

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lilac lass    34

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My doctor says 3-6 months out I may be able to take Celebrex again....but hoping I won't need it as I lose more weight.

I have 2 autoimmune disorders ( rheumatoid arthritis RA, Sjogren's Syndrome) and this was something I asked the doctor about at the information meeting. Celebrex is a Cox-2 inhibitor while also an NSAID. It is easier on your stomach than Motrin and the other NSAIDS. That said, it would be better to ALWAYS CHECK WITH YOUR WLS DOCTOR. I am pre-surgery and have to stop all of my RA meds but in the book they gave me, it says I can use Celebrex when my stomach incision is healed.

If you think you have RA, please go see a rheumatologist as there are medications that can prevent the further damage of your joints. Those are biologics and are fine to do once your surgery is healed but check with your WLS doctor. Mine said I can go back on those 3 weeks post-op.

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CBT    450

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This issue varies by surgeon as much as diets do. It Also varies with the kind of pain you are treating.

life is a journey, not a destination; so, stop running -H.D. THEROUX

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