NO NSAIDS AFTER RNY!!!

I don't know about any other surgery types, but I know that I was told no NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) EVER after WLS, as they can cause internal bleeding.  That means not even children's strength, coated aspirins, etc.

Again, this is just what *I* was told by DVR.  Other surgeons may have different parameters. 

So, if in doubt, call your surgeon.  And please note that a lot of our PCPs don't know much about wls, and therefore, MAY prescribe NSAIDS.  It's up to YOU to ask if a med is an NSAID.

Also, make sure that you update ANY doctor's charts with the "NO NSAIDS" comment - dentist, gyn, pcp, etc., update any wallet cards, and if you use the same pharmacy, tell the pharmacist, too.

Here's a list (which I'm sure changes daily):

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
Toradol
Ultram
Uracel
Vioxx
Voltaren
ALL "NSAIDS" (*see below for the Cox 2 Inhibitors)

DRUGS THAT ARE CONSIDERED SAFE
Bendaryl
Tylenol
Tramadol
Ultraset
Dimetapp
Robitussin
Safetussin
Sudafed
Triaminics (All)
Tylenol (cold products
Tylenol Ex Strength
Gas-X
Phazyme
Imodium AD
Colace
Dulcolax-Suppositor ies
Fleet Enema
Glycerin-Suppositor ies
Milk of Magnesia
Miralax
Peri-Colace 

Tia

Thanks for posting this list, Tia.  It's always a great reference tool!

I think if there's one thing I really miss after RNY, it's the use of Ibuprofin.  Tylenol just doesn't fix me the same way.  Tylenol doesn't do crap for my sore muscles after an intense workout. 

Amen!!!!  I miss my Advil!!!!!!!  Especially with all of my recent dental work!!

Hugs,

T

I badly miss my Aleve during *that time of the month*

Tylenol is so not the same.....for helping with, ahem, that problem!

What happened to cause this post?  all my doctors know that I can't have NSAIDS whether it's common knowledge or I have told him and it's in their files for me.  No NSAIDS ever again.......prolonged exposure to NSAIDS in non-wls people can cause ulcers in their stomachs.  For us, we have no stomach so it would just rip our pouches apart.  stay away from NSAIDS always.

Nothing in particular really.  But....Darla's PCP told her several weeks ago to take an aspirin and when Darla told her (via her nurse), that she'd had wls, the doctor said, "Well, then take a coated aspirin!"  Um.....NO.  Not ALL doctors know this.

Plus, since we have some newbies lurking, I just thought it was a timely post.

That okay with you, Wuzzy???? LMAO!!!

T

My name is Wuzzybear and I approved this message  LOL


yeah I'm really grateful for my orthopedist since he went straight for the good stuff since I told him I couldn't have NSAIDS.  Darla needs a new doctor.....the one she's got is a quack.  ALL my doctors know I can't have nsaids.......it makes it challenging for them to prescribe any kind of pain killers (which is why I still have a bottle of darvocet in my cabinet LOL)

Thanks for posting this Tia. I was told several times by my surgeon NO NSAIDS!!

He also told me since alot of PCP's are not familiar with RNY as they should be,  we as patients should make sure to voice your concern and tell them NO NSAIDS!!

So this is very helpful, thanks!

OMG...Midol has been my life saver for the last 2 months...I had no idea!!  I knew all I could really take was Tylenol..but that wasn't helping...midol is only acetaminophen (tylenol) and caffeine...wonder why?

I just punched up Midol and it says it is in fact an nsaid - contains Ibuprofin  and we all know that one is