10 days! No more advil!!

A mini-panic attack today as the reality of this change begins to set in. I am not supposed to have blood thinning meds (advil, asprin, etc) 10 days prior to surgery. So that mean I can't have Advil from now until... oh.... EVER. I am gonna go get drunk now.

Step away from the bottle... I meant the Advil.

It's so crazy how doctors differ so much! I have to take 1 asprin a day for 1 week before surgery!

u can have tylenol

Maria, It sure is getting close for us (I'm a 5 July also). So we have more than just our name in common. I'm ready for it to be done and over with. If I never had the urge to eat again, that would suit me just fine! Take care, Maria

Why would you want to increase your chance of bleeding anyway? Stick with tylenol..

I agree with Melanie, Cheri

It's easy for me because I am allergic to all NSAID'S and ASA. Tylenol is the only thing I can take. I would be surprised if any surgeon allowed NSAIDS,ASA or blood thinners like Warfarin/Coumadin prior to surgery. It increases the chance of post operative bleeding plus irritates your new pouch. Although I suppose some surgeons might allow an aspirin (ASA) regimen if the patient has previous cardiac problems. (but they should at least abstain a couple days prior to surgery) Anyhow, just do what the Doc tells ya...

Although my surgeon is giving me lovenox right before I head to the OR. (to prevent blood clots) There is also the risk that NSAIDS will cause ulcers in your new pouch...

I have no clue. I don't have HBP and actually I have no co-morbs whatsoever. On my papers it says to take 1 asprin everyday for one week before surgery. I have heard other doctors doing this as well.