another question for the Wise...:))

I woke up in horror last night with another question that for some reason I didn't Ever asked before while I should have as it is almost a vital one for me.. I have frequent headaches... always had....and I've always used Advil/Motrin for them....you may even call me "an Advil janckie"..)... so here is a big question: will I be able to use Advil after Surgery????? OMG...I can't believe it never occured to me to ask that before... Anybody knows?

I am only 31/2 weeks post op, but my doctor has told me Tylenol only. I have heard that there is a night version of Tylenol that is supposed to be a bit stronger. I would talk with my surgeon about it also. But, for sure no Advil or Motrin or Aspirin. No anti-inflamatories at all--only Tylenol.

Hi Rita, Bad news from here too... My surgeon says absolutely no Ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin) Aspirins, or Nsaids (Aleve). I was terrified of this because Aleve was a staple for me pre-op. I took two every night before bed because it was the only thing that kep my back in check since my back surgery. But I resigned myself to the fact that I couldn't have it anymore, and that hopefully getting the weight off my back would be more effective anyway. Well, lucky for me it has helped, and I have survived not taking the Aleve anymore. I have had a couple of episodes of more severe pain, and called my surgeons office in pain. He finally agreed to no more than 2 Aleve per day, and for no more than three days in a row. Thats all it took for me, and now I don't need it. But I am glad to know I have that available on a short term basis. Ask you surgeon to be sure though... Susan

Advil was a staple in my house, too, but not anymore. Advil, Asprin, Aleve - all of those are too hard on your new little tummy, now. So the others are right - Tylenol only. Amanda 266/186/147 (-80)

Yeppers...I have to side with the others...NO MORE IBUPROFEN at all.....it is too risky for causing ulcers in your pouch....I was a motrin junkie as well but now tylenol works well and i have less frequent headaches. You probably will too.....just wait and see. D'Lynn

Oh, my.... I suspected that was going to be what you all said....this is very-very concerning to me...Tylenol does little for me.....wel...I guess I will have to adjust... I don't think my headaches are going anywhere even if I lost all the weight I possibly could...but I will have to deal with them when the time comes...(sounds like a trap, right? )

Rita, I was just like you. Tylenol did nothing for me before surgery, but now, it seems to be much more effective. I have been having some sinus problems and would have needed major medication before. Now one Tylenol Complete (1/2 a regualr dose) does the trick. Other meds are more effective for me now that my pouch is smaller, and things are re-routed. Hope this happens for you, too! Hugs, Becky

thanks, Becky...your words to God's ears.... ...I feel panicky now partially because of that very issue with Advil.... this is just one that I didn't think of before and now remembered... how many are going to come up that I didn't think of by now.... ...this all such is so overwelming...I guess as I was persistantly going through work-up and approval for surgery, I didn't completely believe that it was actually happening... and now that surgery is less than a month away and I shared my plans for surgery with my friends and co-workers all kind of doubts pouring over me... and I thought I was prepared to handle everyone's intent to talk me out of it...I almost feel like backing out... but I never did before....oh.... I guess i ventured off the subject... sorry about that ...

Just so you know, I went through similar feelings. You will think of many more questions. People I love very much did try to talk me out of it. Sometimes, I think those who don't tell everyone are wiser. I tell everything! People will comment on my weight loss, and the first thing out of my mouth is "You know I had THE surgery." Like they really want to know?!? I wavered about whether or not to have the surgery frequently. I finally got to the point that I did NOT want to continue on the downward spiral my health was taking, and I was prepared for the worst. Within months, I developed high blood pressure and diabetes. I also had begun to "hide." I missed meetings, Sunday school, get togethers, just because I didn't want anyone to see me. I finally decided that I wanted to LIVE!!! During the first year, there have been times that I have regretted it. I AM a hypochandriac., so any little pain becomes an emergency of sorts. I am getting better at it now. If you have any fears, I'm your "go to" girl! LOL Now I am at the point that I would do it again in a second. We're here for you! Hugs, Becky

thank you Becky.... really thank you very much...I can't really talk to too many people about "surgery issues"...