anti-inflammatory question

I am currently weighing my options for WLS and attended an RNY seminar this week.  We were told that we couldn't take any anti-inflammatory meds after the surgery because they cause ulcers. I currently take 15 mg of meloxicam every night as part of my fibromyalgia protocol and am a little worried about what I would do post-op.  The Bariatric Coordinator told me to talk to my Surgeon about this issue which I am planning to do.  I have my 1st consult scheduled for 12/7.  I'm wondering what some of you do on a day-to-day basis to control your chronic pain?  Any feedback you can provide is greatly appreciated.

There are quite a few different meds for fibro and they are finding anti depressants work quite well so there should be lots of options for pain control besides what you are taking now. You may need to see a rheumatologist or go to a pain clinic to get the more current treatments but there are lots of options. Good luck to you!

I received a VSG so I'm still able to take all of my medications.  I'm not sure what I would do without my NSAIDs and other meds.  I hope you find an answer.  I'm wondering if you can take  a medication to coat your stomach before taking your NSAID or if it can be delivered by a patch in order to bypass the stomach.  It might be worth asking.

Barb

Hi!

I can't take anti-inflamatories and my doctor has me on steriods.  So far I have been on and off of them for about a month.  I also take plaqunil for Rheumatoid Arthritus.  What did you and your doctor decide? 

I have Fibro and severe arthritis. I had two knees replaced before my RNY  and my right shoulder after. I take vicoden 4x daily. I was very worried  about not able to take antiflamitory but I have survived..I also take flexeril.
I am not sorry I had the surgery.....

we cant take anti inflammotories your correct. Savella is approved by the fda to treat fibro and only fibro. There are many others that you can take also. I have severe arthritis also and i do suffer because i cant take the anti inflammatories. I am on neurotin, flexaril, tramadol, savella and methadone (for pain only not drug use). Many cause weight gain. it is a toss up really. I am not back up to what i weighed pre op but i have gained ALOT and am not happy.