Baby Aspirin?
I saw a new primary care dr. today and she asked if I took a daily baby aspirin. I explained that post RNY, NSAIDS are not recommended. She understands, but with the small dose I wonder about the risk vs benefit. Stroke prevention vs. a possible ulcer....what do you think? What has your dr. recommended?
I think taking it every single day is a bad idea. As an emergency, I wouldn't hesitate to take an NSAID, but I wouldn't take it every day.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
I should have added, that if you are at a particular risk for a stroke, there are medications specifically for that that aren't NSAIDs.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
I agree with Grim. You and your doctor have to weigh the risks versus benefits, but unless there is a very specific reason that the doctor thinks low dose aspirin is the BEST way for you to avoid a heart attack or stroke despite your RNY and the risk of ulcers, I wouldn't take the chance of an ulcer in the blind, remnant stomach.
Lora
14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained
You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there.
Nope. Bleeding ulcers are not on my "good idea to have" list.. Remnant stomach can't be scoped...
No, I don't think i'll ever use that.
Why does she thinks you need that?
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"
"Failure is not falling down, It is not getting up once you fell... So pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and start all over again...."
Thanks for the input. I have no risk factors at all, but will probably keep one in my bag in case of emergency.
About 18 months ago I was with a woman who was having a heart attack and the aspirin in her purse was definitely a good move! But...as I said, no risk factors for me thanks in large part to my weight loss.
Being a 60 yr old woman who takes NO prescription medication made me a bit of a celeb at the doctor's office.
