Also I heard briefly you can never have Motrin again? Ever. What pain killers are allowed after surgery

Untrue. NSAIDs should not be taken for 2-3 weeks post-op because of bleeding risk. When you're healed up it's fine to take them.

Oh good! Thank you for confirming.

Untrue. NSAIDs should not be taken for 2-3 weeks post-op because of bleeding risk. When you're healed up it's fine to take them.

Check with your MD. NSAIDS are not approved (ever) in my program. NOT saying that's right or wrong, though... just a consideration...

NSAIDS are banned for me too. Unless a rare occasion and even then, closely supervised.

They can cause bleeding ulcers. I personally know two people who had that problem.

I was given a list of drugs that fell into that category and told to avoid.

I was prescribed lortab liquid for post op. 15 mil worked quite well for me.

That said, I'd ask your surgeon.

NSAIDs are banned for life for me too.

I also think it's important to remember that just because a surgeon has an MD degree doesn't mean he or she practices medicine. Most of their job is cutting and sewing - not medicine. There is no legitimate medical reason for banning NSAIDs [taken in moderation] for life unless you have an ulcer condition. Do you have any idea how much ibuprophen you'd have to take to cause a "bleeding ulcer" that wasn't already there? Enough that you'd be in the hospital already for an overdose.

I'd be very careful. After surgery for some reason ur stomach makes way more acid that can cause ulcers even if you've never had a problem. I know I never had indigestion or heartburn and now I get nausea in the mornings until I take my prilosec

I also think it's important to remember that just because a surgeon has an MD degree doesn't mean he or she practices medicine. Most of their job is cutting and sewing - not medicine. There is no legitimate medical reason for banning NSAIDs [taken in moderation] for life unless you have an ulcer condition. Do you have any idea how much ibuprophen you'd have to take to cause a "bleeding ulcer" that wasn't already there? Enough that you'd be in the hospital already for an overdose.

I agree. It's like saying saccharin give u cancer. If u give an 8oz mouse 2 lbs of saccharin and they get cancer, well....

My program also says no NSAIDS ever again. That being said (and I dont recommend going against ur drs orders) I take ibuprofin about once a week. Tylenol does nothing for me. I still take aspirin for headaches also

I guess I'm a rule breaker....

I was concerned about Motrin also. It has always been the best pain killer for me and I used it 2-3 times/week before surgery for headaches, body aches, etc. Interestingly, I just realized that since the initial pain of surgery wore off after the first week post-op, I haven't had any headaches or joint pain or muscle aches! Ain't it great

I so totally agree!! I had at least one headache a week before surgery. Now I'm 18 days out and not one headache so far! I'm so happy. I took Excedrin migraine and new I couldn't take after surgery. It feels great not to worry what I have to take!

I was concerned about Motrin also. It has always been the best pain killer for me and I used it 2-3 times/week before surgery for headaches, body aches, etc. Interestingly, I just realized that since the initial pain of surgery wore off after the first week post-op, I haven't had any headaches or joint pain or muscle aches! Ain't it great

Hi all...did I miss something? I see the post titled alcohol but no ones mentioning alcohol ..how long post op should I wait to try sipping a few...how long have you waited?

I was sleeved oct 15th I'm doing well feel great going out tonight and would love to have one drink u think it's a no no ? My dr told me 3 months I had to wait but would even a half of drink hurt ?

Hi all...did I miss something? I see the post titled alcohol but no ones mentioning alcohol ..how long post op should I wait to try sipping a few...how long have you waited?

I thought the topic was about alcohol too.

I'm 4 mths out and drink a glass of red wine everynite. 100 calories well spent, in my opinion! I started drinking wine at about 2 mths. My dr had no rule pertaining to alcohol except "it's empty calories"

Have been craving wine and don't ever drink it. I'm a month out. Never drank wine before surgery, not sure why I want it now !

Empty calories. .well maybe so. .then I'm gonna love me some empty calories in a few weeks! Thank you. .