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Taking NSAIDs Post-Op

PeaceAndLove88

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PeaceAndLove88    16

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I'm pre-op. I take a lot of Advil and Tylenol for reoccurring headaches and I'm worried after reading this can cause complications after surgery. The doctor has never been able to pinpoint my headaches, between sinus inflammation, high BP, etc. but hopefully headaches decrease with weight loss.

Do any folks post-op have experience with taking NSAIDs regularly post-op?

Thanks!

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Creekimp13    5,838

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I am forbidden to take them. I miss them. But I'm learning to get along with just Tylenol. Has been less problematic than I feared.

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aNYCdb    310

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My understanding is that NSAIDs are off the table from about a week before surgery till about a month after. You should talk to your doctor about specifically what they require.

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Orchids&Dragons    9,046

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Before surgery, I alternated Tylenol/Advil every 2 hours for back pain. When I woke up from surgery, my incisions were fine but I was in full-on back spasms. The doctor had to give me pain meds for that, not the surgery.

My doctor put me on Celebrex at my 6-week checkup, just at night to sleep. He has me take it at the same time as my PPI to protect my stomach a bit. During the day, I sit with my back on a heating pad most of the day and just take Tylenol.

This is definitely a conversation to have with your doctor.

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TexasMommy80    297

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I have horrible arthritis but working out has been a part of my life since I was young. My doc recommended the sleeve because in time, you can take nsaids, and of course in moderation.


Age: 37
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GirlShrinking    110

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I'm pre-op. I take a lot of Advil and Tylenol for reoccurring headaches and I'm worried after reading this can cause complications after surgery. The doctor has never been able to pinpoint my headaches, between sinus inflammation, high BP, etc. but hopefully headaches decrease with weight loss.
Do any folks post-op have experience with taking NSAIDs regularly post-op?
Thanks!


Since pre-op take a look at this link
https://www.memorialcare.org/sites/default/files/media/bypass-sleeve-guidelines.pdf

It helps


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PeaceAndLove88    16

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Thanks for all the responses! I am planning on talking to my doctor about this too. I'm in the early pre-op stages where I'm taking a class starting next week that won't provide the space for surgery specific questions. My orientation isn't until week 6 of that, so it's going to be awhile until I am able to.

Good to hear Tylenol may be an option! That helps bring some temporary relief until I can get a firm answer from the doc! :D

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newmebithebypass    713

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ok as far as headaches you can take a prescription called topamax. it is great for Migraine prevention. for breakthru headaches i take tension headache pills it is tylenol and caffeine works wonders i have had migrains since i was 5 years old and i am 27. the best treatment for me is prevention learn your triggers.

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PeaceAndLove88    16

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1 hour ago, newmebithebypass said:

ok as far as headaches you can take a prescription called topamax. it is great for Migraine prevention. for breakthru headaches i take tension Headache pills it is tylenol and caffeine works wonders i have had migrains since i was 5 years old and i am 27. the best treatment for me is prevention learn your triggers.

Good advice! Thank you! :)

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ProudGrammy    8,322

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On 4/24/2018 at 5:56 PM, PeaceAndLove88 said:

NSAIDs

@PeaceAndLove88

never, never, ever am i allowed

i take tylenol for my few headaches

but..... doesn't help my arthritis :(

good luck with pending gastric bypass

kathy

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Mattymatt    491

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I wouldn't run the risk of taking NSAIDs. It's just not worth irritating your stomach.

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GassyGurl    428

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My Dr told me I could take NSAIDS with no restrictions. A few Dr's allow it with a Ppi. Some not at all. Even the two Dr's in the my practice have different viewpoints. Do the research yourself, have an intelligent conversation with your Dr, and understand the risks.

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