Can someone explain to me why my Dr has told me to never take either of these drugs again since my procedure. I have really bad knees and find that my new exercise regement is killing my knees and the tylenal really isnt helping much. Anyone got suggestions ? ? ?

I have heard that it could cause erosion. You may want to ask him for another type of anti-inflamitory. There are some out there that are ok to take with the band. Another option is to ask him if you can take Celebrex if your taking and antacid. I presonally wont take the chance with the Celebrex of Aleeve or Advil.

But I will tell you pretty soon your knees will feel so much better as you lose weight and use your band.

Good luck and feel better.

Hi Sunsett

Sounds like you have had you share of problems with the 2 leaks you mention on your post. Is there anything that you or your Dr believe is the cause of these issues ? I am trying to walk 21/2 miles per day but the problem is that w/o the Aleve I cant hardly move the next day after the walks. I guess I should try and reduce the amount of the walk and see if that helps with the pain. I have a Dr that doesnt believe in Pain med hardly at all and when I told him and showed him the swelling in my knees he said take 2 Tylenol that should help ...But it doesnt help at all. I do believe the exercise part is very important and I want to be successful but I gotta find a solution to the knee swelling. I am going to have a replacement after I loose 100 pounds so hopefully that will make it easer to walk.

Robert the anti inflammatories can cause erosion. I have the same problem with my knees and do not take Celebrex anymore. However the only thing to help with menstral cramps for me is Advil with prevacid or some other type of acid reducing med. talk to him about options.

My doctor tells me I can take Celebex. He said to make sure I take it with a lot of Water so that it goes through the band. In fact, he gave me free samples. I have a very bad back and I wouldn't be able to walk if I had to give it up.

I am going to talk to him about this again when I see him next week.