I'm on my period and made a huge mistake. I have bad cramps.

I went into my purse thinking it was Tylenol and just stuck a naproxen in my mouth a swallowed it. I feel really stupid. Am I going to be ok? It's been 24 days since my surgery so almost a month.

Also it's 5am so I can't call the doctors office yet.

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Edited October 13, 20169 yr by christinah

Eat something... Yogurt or milk

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My surgeon said nsaids are ok very once in a while and not to take them daily. You should be ok.

The "no NSAID" rule is a legacy of the RNY, where is it a big NO-NO due to fundamental problems specific to that procedure, and is then usually carried over to the surgeon's sleeve practice along with their other protocols, many of which eventually get updated as they gain more experience with the sleeve and learn the differences. NSAIDs are not the friendliest class of drugs, even for "normal" non-WLS people, and some will argue that they never should have been taken off of prescription status, With a sleeve or DS, we may be somewhat more sensitive to them than normal, non-WLS people, but nothing like bypass patients, so caution should still be used with them, but occasional or incidental use is little problem. My surgeon suggests their use once narcotic pain relievers are no longer appropriate post-op. Many suggest the use of a PPI in conjunction with them to minimize potential issues with the stomach.

So, as usual, check with your surgeons team on medication issues, but you aren't in any particular danger from this one slip up. For those who have chronic pain problems, it is something that is certainly worth investigating further for your use, as even non-WLS folks should use caution with them, and have medical supervision if they are going to be used consistently.

I have to take 3 Motrin 800 a day due to my knee being so swollen my surgeon is ok with it as long as I eat with them

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