12 weeks post-op: Pain Meds

[Pauliegroup 26]

I've been dealing with some neck and shoulder pain. I want to use Aleve (Naproxen), but it is a blood thinner. I want to know if anyone began taking pain meds of their choice and when after surgery or is Tylenol the only way to go?

[pinkcaddywant2b 26]

Only Tylenol per my doc .. nsaids can cause ulcer in new stomach .. how I need nsaids but afraid to use

[LauraAnn68 12]

I have been battling synovitis of my knee since one week post op. Normal course of treatment is oral steroids and NSAIDS. My surgeon said no to every anti inflammatory med. I waited until week 6, when he was finally ok with a cortisone injection. He felt very strongly about the increased risk of a GI bleed with the new sleeve. I'm now 10 weeks out and still have swelling, just doing PT now. I've really missed my Motrin!

[Berry78 4,259]

I, too, would stick with tylenol for now, and ask your doc about a prescription for pain that isn't going to bother your tummy.