Ultram or tramadol???

Can we use the medication called ultram or tramadol after rny? I am not sure and my primary dr. was considering it? Kim M.

the main thing is NO NSAIDS ASK my dr gave me something & I ask & he took it back they forget just make sure that is all good luck

Thanks Rebecca. I just wasn't sure if those meds were nsaids or not. KimM>

Can you ask your Dr. if it is an nsaids? I'm so afraid to take anything now. Lizzie

My surgeon and the hospital I used have closed and I am feeling left out in the cold, so to speak. My reg. primary doctor said she would check on it, too. She doesn't have many rny patients. Thanks for your reply. Kim M.

That's awful Kim. Are there any other surgeons in your area who can take care of your after care of is your Primary Physician going to do it? Is your Primary going to run your labs to keep your vitamin, iron and protein levels checked up on? I belong to this excellent online support group that is in yahoo groups. There's lots of information in the files section about what labs need to be run, medications, post op vitamin schedules and more. Why don't you join so you can read the stuff in the files section. You can then bring the info to your Primary Physician. It's in yahoo groups and it's called: Gastric Bypass-Info Central Link is: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/GastricBypass-InfoCentral/ Lizzie

Kim, Ultram is a synthetic opioid. (Opioid is a chemical substance that has a morphine like action).It is for pain. It should be ok for us to take it as long as you have no other medical issues that would conflict with it's use or on a medication that would interact with it. When I wasn't allowed to take any nsaids because of an underlying kidney problem I was able to take ultram. Of course your doctor would be the one to give a final ok. You should find another surgeon so you can continue getting followed every year and get necessary blood work done, and a surgeon experienced with gastric bypass patients would be best as they are the most familiar with what to look for. Most general practitioners are not as knowledgeable about issues that pertain to us postop rny patients. Best of luck. Sher