Confessions of a post-op aspirin addict

I know most shreak back in horror when I tell them that, but I eat (yes, put in my mouth, chew up and swallow) aspirin every day. I crave it. My doctor feels it's a side result of being slightly anemic (PICA, I crave but DON'T eat, sand, cleanser, chalk, etc)....which I have been taking more iron last few months. However, I think I'm addicted to it now. I 've been doing this for almost a year, with no *apparent* consequence. I eat from 2-6 a day. Usually two. I only bleed a little more than normal when cut, my stool looks fine...and a nice side affect, my periods run smoother...However, I know that as a post op RNY'er, that I should NEVER take aspirin...yet here I am eating it, like candy. It doesn't seem to be affecting the active part of my stomach and intestine....do you think it's wrecking havoc with the bypassed part? I won't ever go back to my surgeon, I don't like him for various reasons....so this is going to be figured out by me, my primary, shrink and hopefully you guys. Without heavy drama, what do you think this can do to me physically in the long haul...I was never sensative to aspirin pre-op, and don't feel like I'm a big candidate for ulcers...what do you all think? Thanks folks. Kim open RNY 7/17/01 -140ish

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