I am 1 month post op. have arthritis and I need Omega 3 my knees have dried up.I was taking many supplements and also pain killers.Now I know i cant take pain killers.

can I take cod liver oil or omega 3...no capsules...I will open the capsule and take it. or liquid glucosomine.

please do guide me.

I don't see why not. Talk to your NUT.

Why can’t you take painkillers?
I am on them for my back and I was fine taking mine 1 month out I just broke them up into 4 (I always do anyway) and took them.
The first month I was on kids medicine called calpol but not the baby one the older kids one lol
I didn’t close to the op but for the past year I have been taking cod liver oil, one of the easiest things I could eat after the op was fish maybe if you like them try sardines or other oily fish mackerel etc to get some omega3 oils inside you.
I could not drink that stuff ewwww but if you can go for your life lol

You shouldn't open capsules.

Hemp, Flax and Chia seeds are also high in Omegas. I am a big fan of plant Proteins.

Another idea is topical pain creams/lotions. If you cannot tolerate taking pain meds by mouth... topical compounding pain meds are very popular these days because the medication bypasses the liver and targets the site of your pain. Ask your doctor if this is an option. They are often expensive and some insurances do not cover them because they are costly but since you have a legit reason why you cannot take the meds by mouth they may cover it for you. Worth a try.

I don't know much about liquid glucosamine.

It is recommended that we don't take NSAID (ibuprofen based) pain pills post bariatric surgery because of the high incidence of stomach irritation and bleeding ulcers. There are no restrictions on aspirin and narcotic pain meds. So depending on what drug your doctor has proscribed, you may be able to take it now that your stomach has had time to heal.

Capsules and caplets are ok for bariatric patients because they are designed to dissolve in the small intestine and with sleeve surgery no changes were made to your small intestine.

I would definitely discuss your options with your doctor and nutritionist. It sounds like you might think you have more restrictions than are actually in place.

Edited February 22, 201412 yr by Catherine707

I was told no ibuprofen and no aspirin based pain meds at all.
Aspirin based meds thin the blood and can cause bleeding and also irritate the stomach lining if you had a acid problem before like moi it was already off the list and a no no med.
I take paracetamole/codeine type meds.
Find out from your doc what your allowed to take.

But flax oil or fish oil or whatever and mix in in with your shake/smoothie, you'll never know it's there.

thanks so much....yes I will take fish oil in my milk shake...I have not been to the Doc..he is 5 hrs journey..planning to go next week.last time the journey caused me pain...so I have been postponing it.

If your surgeon's office is far, why not call the office and ask? I think that the answer to your question should come from your doctor. Everyone on here means well but your doctor knows your medical history and should be the one to tell you what medications or supplements you can and can not take.

Good luck, I hope you find pain relief soon.

Edited February 22, 201412 yr by Michele H.

thanks Michele,

i live in India. Here our postoperative is not so good. I phoned but they say we cant tell you anything over the phone.

not even diet change.thanks a lot. I will be careful.I am sure no harm in taking fish oil in the milkshakes.I have just started fish also.I was on a veggie diet so far.