Hi Everyone

Back in the day (don't ask how far back) RNY was the golden standard with only one *  When you get older and have to take a lot of NSAIDs it "could" cause ulcers.  How many of you were given documents that had "Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen and many arthritis drugs that contain aspirin may not be taken after this surgery."  Now that I am "cough, cough" older I realize for me it's not an issue.  When we lose the weight it gives our bones the relief they need to not hurt later on.  It helps stop or at least delay the hip/knee/back issues.  I have learned 12 years later you have to take quite a few of these on a regular basics for years for it to even be a risk.  

So if you are talking to people about RNY share the * but be sure and share the benefits also  

This is my personal opinion after 10 years plus and not meant to override what your surgeon tells you to do or not to do.

I have found this true, too.  There have only been a handful of times that I have wished that I could take an NSAID.  I suffer from terrible headaches (all the time while obese and once in a great while now) and Excederin migraine was my go-to.  I also liked Advil (Ibuprofen) for menstrual cramps -- but I do fine taking non-NSAID Midol, now.  

However, I don't think this is true for everyone.  I think if someone has a medical issue that requires NSAIDs, it is very important to consider this before selecting a particular surgery -- much the same way that someone with reflux issues needs to factor that it if they are considering the sleeve.  It can be a mistake to believe that every problem (while many are!) will be solved simply by losing weight.  Indeed, that gamble can leave someone with chronic pain issues few options other than narcotic pain relief and the possible transfer addiction that goes with it as a result. 

This is one of the reasons that I am thankful that there are several options in WLS.  I don't believe any surgery is better than another per se -- but better indicated for particular people's cir****tances.

Gotta research to get the surgery that's best. I'm very glad that pain has not been on my problem list. It concerns me when I see folks with pre existing pain problems getting the RnY. 

Deb

My surgeon told me we could have ibuprofen "every once in awhile"...just not everyday. For example I have had some dental work done (because I hadnt seen the dentist in 7 years...NOT RNY caused) and I took ibuprofen for it.  I am still here. No bloody stools.

But do I take it every day. Hell no. I like my pouch!!!

Before my RNY, I was on a prescription anti-inflammatory, and prior to that, I routinely took 4 Advil at a time to knock down the constant pain in my knee. On occasion, I'd take 5. My knee is bone-on-bone. Ouch. I thought the world would end without being able to take NSAIDS. I was pretty nervous about my pain not being managed after having RNY due to the no NSAIDS rule.

Now, I have no pain day to day, and it only twinges if I overdo it...and it takes A LOT more than it used to to overdo things. Tylenol takes care of the rare pains I do get. 

Last year, I had a rotten cold and used some of my husband's Alka Seltzer cold meds. It was the fizzy stuff; not the pills. I started having really awful pains about 15 minutes later. It felt like the ulcer pains I had before. I looked at the label and saw I'd taken 1,000 mg of aspirin. Oops. It was a lesson learned the hard way. I know I will definitely be more careful when taking OTC meds and I know I can never, ever take NSAIDS again. 

I live with fibromyalgia and was on a lot of ibuprofin, motrin, etc.  I chose the RNY in the hopes that my pain would go away on its own with weight loss.  Luckily, I've been right.  When the pain gets unbearable and I can not relieve it with Tylenol, I go to a Lortab!  It's only once every 3-5 weeks or so, but if I need it, I'm going to take it!  I also get headaches, but many of them were rebound headaches caused from taking so many NSAIDS.  Overall, I feel a thousand percent better!!!