Post op medication

Does anyone know where I could get an updated list of medications we are supposed to avoid after surgery? I know anti-inflamitories are one group.

I did a quick search and really couldn't find any detailed info concerning meds to avoid. But I do know that you should avoid anti-inflammatories such as advil, etc. I was also told to not take alka-seltzer. So I usually stick to any tylenol brand for whatever my problem might be, headache, cold, etc. I hope that helps some.

What is the reason for not being able to take anti-inflammatories???

I honestly don't know why. That was just one of the main ones I was told not to take. It freaked me out wondering what I would take for pms cramps and such since I can't take ibuprofen. I know that products such as the alka-seltzer contains aspirin. And that thins your blood. When I went in the hospital with ulcers in my new pouchy, it was the alka-seltzer that caused them to bleed so heavily. I will not make that mistake again!! LOL

Non steroidal anti-infalmatory drugs aka nsaids include ibuprofen (advil, motrin) Naproxin sodium (alieve) aspirin and some prescription meds like Celebrex. They are known to cause stomache upset. They can also cause ulsers in some people. Developing an ulser in a stomache as small as yours is now would be bad. Not taking them is precautionary. You won't die from taking them but you may not be doing yourself any favors. Extended release meds like ones that have an XR or XL or something like that after their name don't work well for people who have had RNY. If the pill you are taking is larger than an M&M then you might want to cut it in half to make sure it doesn't get stuck in your stoma. If it does get stuck it is probable that it will disolve and move on but it will make you rather uncompfortable while that's happening. You should reallly talk to your surgeon. He/she can give you a more complete list of meds to avoid and answer all of your questions about them.

Is that recommendation for the rest of your life...or just in the post op period? I had been taking Ibuprofen daily for quite some time prior to scheduling surgery. I was thinking that I would be able to go back to it in a few weeks. Debbie

That's for life. Those medications can do those things to people with normal stomaches as well. So it's not like the danger will ever go away. I was on 800mg ibuprofen before surgery for my knees but I can't take it now. Now I'm taking Tramadol. It is a narcotic but not like what your used to. It doesn't make you "high" or intoxicate you. Well I guess if you took a handfull.... I find it effective but as an fyi my surgeon didn't prescribe it the VA did. Unfortunately I can't say that our veterans get quallity care. My pcp said it's good stuff if it works for you. I guess it doesn't work for everybody. I haven't had a chance to ask my surgeon.