I am 3 weeks post band op. I am in need of a hip replacement but need to lose weight for I get it. That is why I decided to get the lap band. However I am in so much pain daily because I can not take my much needed Aleve which did mask my pain. Tylenol does not provide any relief. Does anyone know med that is allowed other than Tylenol for pain relief???

I'm in need of double total knee replacements so I get where you're coming from. My advice would be to call your PCP and see if you can get a cortisone shot to tide you over till your hip surgery?

My doctor forbids his patients from using Nsaids but I have to confess that if I'm stuck walking a long distance(Ikea shopping) I'll fall back on 3 ibuprofens. I just hope I'm not creating an ulcer?

proudmama1319 I am sorry you are in so much pain-but TMF suggested a shot...that is a great idea since we have been told not to take NSAIDS any longer. I so know about pain...had both of my knee's replaced at once and when that happened gained loads of weight and nothing but NSAIDS helped...but now that I have had the band...I use icy/hot roll on and it helps a bit...tylenol doesn't touch me...I would recommend taking an OTC med like Prilosec along with them if you still take them. You do need to talk with your doctor about that...exercising is helping a little more too...once I get past the "I've exercised mode" LOL!!! wishing you the best and CONGRATS and WELCOME to BAND LAND!!!

TMF hang in there my friend...hoping your knee surgery will help you feel better...you put your horse in front of the wagon-unlike me doing it the other way. Take care...hope to see you on here soon!!!

I am 3 weeks post band op. I am in need of a hip replacement but need to lose weight for I get it. That is why I decided to get the lap band. However I am in so much pain daily because I can not take my much needed Aleve which did mask my pain. Tylenol does not provide any relief. Does anyone know med that is allowed other than Tylenol for pain relief???

please call your doctor and tell them you are in pain (they are the ones who will/can/could) prescribe you pain meds to help out......always refer to your doctor for pain of any kind and especially with pain meds.....feel better soon

I use ice packs daily - have to count to forty as at first it really hurts but it's just surface pain. Then when the inflammation dissipates I can't believe the result. My doctor suggests that if I have ibuprofen it should be liquid or the pills taken with food to make sure they move right through the pouch. Reminds me to talk to the pharmacist about a decent liquid as the children's version is awful. I try not to take anything but sometimes it's just too much. I have Lidocain patches but they don't reach the joint pain very well. Still, they are something. Fish oil seems to really help me. I take it daily in liquid form mixed with flax seed -- yummy!