I am scheduled to be banded next Monday, on the 18th. I didn't have a pre-op diet, but the only thing I can't do is take any anti-inflamatory meds 7 days prior. Well unfortunately I got my period today and I always overdose on naproxen during the first day to control my terrible cramps. But now I can't, so I am just lying in bed moaning and using my laptop as a heating pad.

Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!

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I'm going to recommend getting used to heating pads and tylenol - you should avoid NSAIDs after surgery, as well (they can play a role in erosion)

Really?! I hadnt read that. ugh.

talk to your doctor about the NSAIDs. I also get really bad cramps and my doctor lets me take celebrex because it isn't so hard on your stomach. but for today probably the best thing you can do is use a heating pad and take tylenol.

talk to your doctor about the NSAIDs. I also get really bad cramps and my doctor lets me take celebrex because it isn't so hard on your stomach.

Good point about the celebrex. I tend to forget that it is the "exception" because my insurance won't cover it unless the doctor specifies that I need it instead of traditional NSAIDs because it's easier on the stomach. For some reason, the PA wouldn't take that extra step for me. :thumbup:

If you do need to take NSAIDs, it good to take liquid (if it's available) and to pair it with something like Pepcid AC. And drink a lot of Water to wash it out of the pouch.

I have had horrible cramps forever, and when I don't have access to my regular painkillers, I grab some tylenol pm and just try to sleep through the cramps. I was taking a dose every 4 hours just to get through.