why no ibuprofen???
Hi,
Most NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)
like ibuprofen and aspirin are hard on the stomach…
I’ve been told they can cause damage to your innards
if you take them the way you did before WLS. And face
it, you really don’t want to have MORE surgery in your
future if you can avoid it. So we’re told to take
Tylenol–which just doesn’t cut it for some of us.
My doctor lets me take ibuprofen occasionally if I eat
something with it. The combination of ibuprofen and
Tylenol works great if you’re in a lot of pain, by the
way, but don’t mix NSAIDs (e.g., aspirin plus
ibuprofen). I read that all of these drugs, including
Tylenol, are absorbed inefficiently if you’ve had an
RNY, but I haven’t noticed any difference, personally.
Check with your doctor to see what pain medications
you’re allowed to use. Vioxx, for example, does a
pretty good job on inflammation and is supposed to be
easier on the stomach. Happy (and safe) medicating,
Kris
lap RNY 04/04/02
March 31st, 2004 at 11:20 pm
In a message dated 5/31/02 11:44:20 AM, androidmama1@… writes:
<< my knees give me terrible pain. often ibuprofen (motrin, etc.) is the
only thing that helps. why is this contraindicated after wls? (i had an open
RNY)
It causes ulcers. The only thing our sugeon wants us to take is tylenol
Vicki
open RNY 6/28/01
149# and loving life!!!