arthritis medicine

Hello Everyone-- I am due to have my gastric bypass on Tuesday. I had to stop my Mobic because it is a blood thinner. My arthritis is killing me. Will I be able to take the Mobic after surgery? Thanks.

Check with either your prescribing doc or your surgeon. Usually after surgery, they will start you back on your medicines after the risk of bleeding is past. Good luck. Holly

Shirley, I discontinued all of my meds before my surgery. ( various meds were DCed upon the MD's orders. I had To stop my Voltaren for several wks. It amazes me, that I have been able to DC most of my meds. You will be allowed to have Anti-inflamatory meds , soon. Good Luck! Lynda Phillips

Hi, Yes you should be able to take it after surgery. I take medications for my arthritis and I was able to take them as soon as I was able to take oral medications. Good luck with your surgery and when you're done I'll be happy to welcome you on the Losers bench