Hi All,

It is safe to take Aleve or Celebrex months after getting sleeved? I understand Tylenol is safe but it's not strong enough for joint or back pain.

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This is something to discuss with your surgeon and pcp. If your pain is chronic enough to be prescribed Celebrex, I'm sure your doctors will help you to manage it with a safe medication if Celebrex isn't okay. You're going to get 50 different answers from 50 different patients/cases and their surgeons here.

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Edited October 12, 20169 yr by sey1008

You need to discuss with your surgeon to be on the safe side.

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I asked my surgeon about Celebrex post op.....he urged me to stick with Advil (taken with meals).

I said I was getting limited benefit at times......again....he urged me to stick with Advil.

I've not done much research on Celebrex....just know a few guys who've sworn by the relief they get.

A couple years ago I asked my pcp about it....he also steered me away from it.

Ditto what sey1008 said, but my doctor said only Tylenol that Aleve and Motrin type products could cause issues.

HW 385 SW 359 Sleeved 10/5/16

Thank you all

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My dr strictly advised not to take Advil or aleve and only stick to tynelol

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I have had 2 major back surgeries I have to still take 3 800 Motrin a day and my surgeon is fine with it as long as I eat with them

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I have had 2 major back surgeries I have to still take 3 800 Motrin a day and my surgeon is fine with it as long as I eat with them

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Thank you for sharing. I also have chronic back pain, had one back surgery and need to loose half my weight b4 having another one. How long after your WLS did u start taking Motrin 800 mg 3 times a day? Did you have VSG or bypass?