Pain management question

Hi everyone... Hope your having a good weekend.  I have to put in a call to my doctor tomorrow regarding a couple issues.  One being pain management now that I can't take the NSAID meds I was on for the knees and back.  Does anyone else have problem with this and if so what are you doing for the pain?

wOW WHAT A COINCEDENCE i TO GO TO PAIN MANAGEMENT AS WELL i MYSLF CONTINUE TO TAKE PAIN MEDICATION FOR MY KNEE AND LOWER BACK IT NEVER STOPPED i DONT UNDERSTAND WHY YOURS STOPPED YOU NEED TO CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR tHE ONLY THING i CAN THINK OF MAYBE THE MEDS YOU WERE TAKING CONTAINED ASPRIN PRODUCTS MAYBE THAT IS WHY KEEP IN TOUCH

Hi Kelly, Thanks for replying.  I don't actually go to a pain management place but I need to.  My Surgeon said we will discuss it when I see him on the 28th.  He is talking about sending me to a orthapedic specialist for him to help manage my pain.  I was taking Voltaren which is a non steriodal anti-inflammatory medication.  Along the same lines of Advil (which we can't take either)  That was really helping.  At the time I thought it wasn't doing a whole lot but now that I am not taking it I can sure tell the difference!  I am going to look into a chiropractor as well as some acupuncture.  I have to do something I am really having a tough time.  The weight loss is going well I'm down 40lbs now and but its gonna take a lot more before I get some real relief here!  I have percocet to take if I need to go shopping or something like that but I really don't like taking them.  soooooo thats where I'm at.  I'll keep ya informed about what he does for this incase anyone might need the same kind of help. Have a good day!

yes I see an orthapedic surgeon for over two years I take a form of vicodin called hydrocodone and ultram er at night sometimes I cannot stand to take these meds because they make u constipated I am glad u are doing so well with your weight loss mine is alot slower I think I am down 20lbs my doctor called out on me for a few weeks but I am due for a fill first week in Oct Bye LOve Kelly

Sorry I can't help you with YOUR question... but it brings up one for me that maybe you can answer... Why can't you take NSAIDs?  I understand the reasoning for RNYers, as the functioning structure of the stomach is altered... but with the band, the actual structure and functioning is unchanged... only the restricted opening via the band.  I know that extended heavy use of NSAIDs can put ANYONE at risk for ulcers (even NON-ops) but I didn't think Banders were at any more risk than that. Thanks... and hope you find a suitable pain solution.

I'm not exactly sure why only that I was told that due to the stomach being made smaller there is a higher risk for damage by the NSAID's  and yes long term on them does damage.  I've been taking it for about 4 yrs now and I was only taking 5 mg. 2 times a day which is a very low dose.  Therefore I was still unable to do a lot of walking but it was alowing me to function at work daily etc. 

I'm gonna ask my surgeon this question and I'll let you know what he says.

Hi there, When I had my band, I was allowed to take Advil liqui-gels. With the RNY, I asked Dr. Garber if I could take them ONE day a month (guess why) and he said yes, as long as I take a PPI with it.  So I take one or two doses along w/tylenol for the worst day of my cramps.    Take care,

Hi Karen, Yes, we are aloud to take advil from time to time but not long term.  I need more than  what advil can do to help my pain.  Long ago I had to go from advil to the NSAID (voltaren)  Everyone says its possible that I will be able to manage the pain once I lose the weight I need to lose but judging by the pain I'm since not being able to take the Voltaren I'm thinking I might just be losing the weight to have knee surgeries, which is what I have to do and I'm ok with that.  My hope is that everyone is right and I can function for a long time with out having to have surgery.  Will see.