I have headaches a couple of times a month, usually related to sinus pressure or a mild migraine. I typically use Excedrin. What do you recommend for headaches that don't contain NSAIDs? How about medicine for cold and flu?

I would like to know the same thing! I am suffering from a terrible headache.

Tylenol is what most surgeons will recommend, you may want to check with yours.

I am 1-1/2 years out and take Advil pretty regularly.... is that not allowed even a while after surgery???

Advil is not allowed, only Tylenol. I used to have terrible headaches but now I do not for some reason. I am looking into essential oils I keep hearing about. I also have hay fever, and all the Cold Medicines are not allowed.

I wish Tylenol would touch this headache! I remember seeing a list of over the counter meds that are okay...I will search for that. Advil is on the do not take list according to my doctor.

So sorry to hear everyone is having headache problems! Tylenol does absolutely nothing for me and I suffer from arthritis as well as sinus headaches. My doctor told me that if you have a gastric sleeve, it's okay to use Aleve occasionally. I try to use essential oils and they work well but I still sometimes need the Aleve. For a headache try using peppermint oil. Do not get it too close to your eyes. Try mixing a drop or two with a carrier oil and rub it on the back of your neck or on your forehead. For allergies mix an equal amount of lemon, peppermint, and lavender oil together with a carrier oil. Rub it on the bottoms of your feet every morning and evening. (The soles absorb essential oils very quickly.) Hope this helps.

@@Lindsey Skinner Abbott if you find the list of approved medications please share. Thanks!

I always have liquid Tylenol on hand for toothaches, which I get frequently now. Luckily, I don't get nearly as many headaches as I used to before surgery...

So sorry to hear everyone is having headache problems! Tylenol does absolutely nothing for me and I suffer from arthritis as well as sinus headaches. My doctor told me that if you have a gastric sleeve, it's okay to use Aleve occasionally. I try to use essential oils and they work well but I still sometimes need the Aleve. For a headache try using peppermint oil. Do not get it too close to your eyes. Try mixing a drop or two with a carrier oil and rub it on the back of your neck or on your forehead. For allergies mix an equal amount of lemon, peppermint, and lavender oil together with a carrier oil. Rub it on the bottoms of your feet every morning and evening. (The soles absorb essential oils very quickly.) Hope this helps.

Coconut oil is a good binder for this and it makes your feet soft.

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I struggle with the same issue. I have always had headaches and Advil and Excedrin were my go-to's. My doc says I can use Advil occasionally (up to 1-2 time per week) if needed, and I am a bypass patient.

Given the risk, I haven't. I just tough them out. Take Tylenol, which really doesn't help.

I actually took myself of NSAIDs about 6 weeks before surgery to make sure I could do this (also have serious osteoarthritis - need 2 new knees and a new hip (getting new hip this January)).

I've been NSAID free for almost 7 months now. It can be difficult at times, but I'd trade those NSAIDs for the 147 lbs I've lost anytime!

In some weird way, my doctor giving me permission to use them sparingly has actually helped in not using them. Knowing the safety net is there is if I "really need it" helps me get through the headaches and joint pain.

You should try Excedrin Tension Headache. It is Excedrin without the aspirin.

You should try Excedrin Tension Headache. It is Excedrin without the aspirin.

Isn't Excedrin Tension basically just Tylenol? 500mg of Acetaminophen.

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And caffeine which seems to be a great combo for me.

Liquid Tylenol works the best right after surgery