I need to take something for cramps, but not sure what is best for my stomach.

My doctor said to stay away from aspirin and ibuprofen. She always says Tylenol.

Omg! Thank you !!!

Definitely Tylenol!

Yep Tylenol. All NSAIDS (Cox 2 inhibitors) ALSO have a nedagive impact on your tummy, so (generally) avoid them. Later, talk with your MD if you feel it's the ONLY good paon relief for you!

As usual, check with your surgeon (first) and your PCP on any medication related questions.

Tylenol is a good start but NSAIDs like ibuprofin, aspirin or naproxin are generally acceptable with the sleeve - the no NSAID rule comes from the RNY side of the bariatric world (the RNY has specific problems with such medications which doesn't apply to the sleeved stomach,) but many surgeons aren't yet comfortable enough with the sleeve to recommend them to their sleeve patients.

My surgeon sent me home on an NSAID. A strong one, too. So I'd ask your doc.

Tylenol will do roughly zero for cramps.

As usual' date=' check with your surgeon (first) and your PCP on any medication related questions.

Tylenol is a good start but NSAIDs like ibuprofin, aspirin or naproxin are generally acceptable with the sleeve - the no NSAID rule comes from the RNY side of the bariatric world (the RNY has specific problems with such medications which doesn't apply to the sleeved stomach,) but many surgeons aren't yet comfortable enough with the sleeve to recommend them to their sleeve patients.[/quote']

Thank you for articulating the NSAID justifications. I have been taking NSAID since January 2013 on blessing from my surgery team. My hypothesis of why NSAID are allowed for sleeve and are not allowed for RNY is because RNY has thin pouch and sleeve has tough non stretchy pouch. I can see NSAID would burn an ulcer through the thing RNY pouch.