I have two questions. What is the reason that you can't take Aspirin or NSAIDs with the lap band. I'm supposed to take an aspirin daily for the next 30 days because I had surgery on my leg for varicose veins. Also, I have noticed that over the last 2 weeks that my restriction is gone. I have 5.5 cc in my 10cc APS band. I haven't had a fill in 3 months and have only lost 5 pounds during this time. Total weight loss in 7 months since I got the band has been 40 pounds. Any thoughts?

I don't know if there is any long term reason not to take asprin with lap band (is there??). The reason I was told not to take it immediately after my surgery was that Asprin thins your blood - which can cause wounds to not heal so well.

Aspirin can irritate your stomach. Can you take pills whole. I think you should talk with your doctor, this is an important issue. :biggrin:

Asprin and NASIDS can deteriorate the lining of the stomach, and cause bleeding ulcers and such troubles.

Haven't been banded yet but when my Dr put me on the asprin a day and Indomethacin(NASID) for joint pain she said always take with meals or a large glass of milk. So that the medicine was diluted enough not to cause any damage. And to tell her quickly if I had any heartburn or stomach pain.

Sounds like you should talk to your doctor about it. Because if its just for thinning the blood there are other meds you can take if they feel it might harm your stomach/band.

Also since its only for 30 days your doctor may say its not an issue to take short term.

Sounds like you need a fill!

I was told no NSAIDS (anti-inflammatory).. but aspirin & tylenol are ok.

His reasoning is NSAIDS may cause erosion...although I heard this is speculation, but not worth risking.

I take advil (an NSAID) once in a blue moon when I have muscle inflammation.

On the asprin/nsaid issue...they tend to "stick" to the stomach lining while they break down. In a normal person they can cause ulcers. In a banded patient, they tend to linger right at the stoma. If you continue to take them over time, it will likely erode the stomach lining and you need the band taken out.

This is a topic not to be solved here on an internet board. Talk to your doctor. This is important stuff!!