What meds can we take?

Hey All, I am getting a cold and I have seen different lists people post of the "allowed" medications we can take. Can someone please post that list again? sniffle, sniffle, ah-choo... Thank you! Take care all, Susan

Susan, Here is the list that I have ... can not guarentee it is perfect though. If in doubt always call the docs office. Hugs, Tammy Approved and Unapproved Medications for WLS Patients Here's a list. Keep it handy. DRUGS THAT CAN DAMAGE THE POUCH Advil............. Aleve............ Amigesic............ Anacin............ Anaprox................. Ansald................ Anthra-G.............. Arthropan............. Ascriptin.............. Aspirin................ Asproject............... Azolid............... Bextra ................ Bufferin............ Butazolidin........... Celebrex........... Clinorial................ Darvon compounds................. Disalcid................. Dolobid............... Erythromycin............ Equagesic................ Feldene.............. Fiorinal.............. Ibuprofin.............. Indocin............... Ketoprofen.............. Lodine................ Meclomen............... Midol.............. Motrin................. Nalfon............... Naprosyn............. Nayer............... Orudis................ Oruval.............. Pamprin-IB............... Percodan.............. Ponstel................... Rexolate.............. Tandearil............. Tetracycline.......... Tolecin............. Uracel............ Vioxx........ Voltaren............ ALL "NSAIDS" (*see below for the Cox 2 Inhibitors) DRUGS THAT ARE CONSIDERED SAFE.......... Bendaryl................... Tylenol .............. Dimetap.............. Robitussin.......... Safetussin............ Sudafed.......... Triaminics (All)......... Tylenol (cold products)....... Tylenol Ex Strength.......... Gas-X .......... Phazyme........... Imodium Ad.......... Colace....... Dulcolax-Suppositories......... Fleet Enema.......... Glycerin-Suppositories.......... Milk of Magnesia......... Peri-Colace...........

One more thing ... I have read that we need to avoid sustained released meds after surgery also.

Tammy, Thank you so much, I knew you guys would come through for me!! Susan

On Saturday's meeting Dr. Wynn said that Celebrex was ok to take. Just call into the office when in doubt. Nicki

Hey Nicki, I was surprised by that answer from Dr. Wynn. I had to stop taking Celebrex about month prior to my surgery. I was only allowed to take Tylenol after that. Not sure if this is new thinking from the office, or a misstatement. Someone should investigate. Rob

Nicki, I think I am gonna call the office and make sure. Thanks alot, Susan

Nicki Are you sure? I stopped taking mine because of my upcoming surgery date. Can I really go back on it? I am starting to feel crippled. this is me trying to walk, oh my back, my knees. lol Rose