NSAID DRUGS FYI......

Okay everyone, I went to the source and got information from my doctor.  Here is his reply.......

NSIAD's and WLS

by Dr. Dirk Rodriguez on Fri Dec 28, 2007 12:12 pm

Good question.
NSAID stand for Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs. These are like Motrin & Advil, plus a variety of others.
Many of these drugs can be irritating to the stomach. It can produce ulcers, scarring and pain.
In the beginning of WLS, particularly with the early years of gastric bypass, folks were warned to stay off these drugs completely.
With advances in science, we now know that folks can take NSAID's if they need them - HOWEVER- with a big warning. Take them carefully and only as you need them.
I tell all my WLS patients that if they need to take NSAID's to do it as follows:
1) Never take any medication (including vitamins) on an emtpy stomach-even if the label says to take on an empty stomach. You do not have a normal stoamch anymore - remember you have had WLS on your stomach.
2) Take your medications with a protein shake or a small meal.
3) Take the medication as instructed and only for the specific reason.
4) Use common sense. If the medication is not working or producing the desired results, stop taking it and talk to your doctor, you may need a different medicine.

NSAID's are good medications when used correctly. The problem is that a lot of folks go overboard. The mindset for some folks is that if a little is good, well then 10 times that amount will produce a miracle!

THanks for your questions!

Thought this might help clear up any confusions.......

Just an FYI - I have always heard that we, WLS patients, should only use Tylenol products as they are less harsh on the stomach. I used to be a HUGE Aleve taker, now I only do Tylenol - and that is not very often.

Just my opinion

Sean

Sorry to 'jack this thread.... but that is one *****in' looking rock crawler you have there, buddy 

Another good idea is to take either Prilosec or Pepsid on a regular basis.  Helps to prevent ulcers.  I've been taking a NSAID daily and have had no problems.  I was told by my surgeon that if you didnt have problems with NSAID's pre-op, you shouldnt post -op.  Everybodys different though. John

My doc has had me on prescription strength NSAIDs For my torn rotator cuff, for over 7months. He has me take it with a Nexium and with food. So Far, no issues what-so-ever. It keeps my shoulder from kicking out pain, And no irritation to my pouch. Like a lot of “WLS Myths,” “No NSAIDS- NEVER.” Is totally inaccurate. Best Wishes- Dx

 

Straight from the man himself.  Thanks Dx, your input always means so much to me.  Hope your holidays are going well and Happy New Year, continued success. John

JJ my doc gave me liquid advil day one after surgery while in the hospital.... never say never russ

USED to take like 12 or 16 Ibus, when I was fat.

On labour day weekend, I took 6...thinking I'm down 150 lbs or so, so that can't hurt. It did. Caused a GI bleed that they never found of course after ALL the scopes....and I never thought to think of my Ibu usage as the cause...stupid, I know!

Took 5 about 5 weeks ago...and guess what. ANOTHER GI bleed...only this time the hosp correctly identified the cause...the Ibus!

Never again....! I now use tylenols, sometimes with codeine if needed...tho aint' had any in the past 5 weeks....my knee is so much better!

Jim