Question:
Which OTC pain meds can be taken if you've had Gastric Bypass?

   — Lori53197 (posted on April 8, 2006)

April 8, 2006
Lori- my doc says only Tylenol
   — dabby

April 8, 2006
My doctor stated to use tylenol (caplets broken in half) and occasionally advil again breaking the caplet in half so it was as small as a M & M.
   — 1968 Loser

April 8, 2006
My dr has me on Jr Tylenol meltaways. 4 of them at a time. Hope that helps.
   — HubbysBrat

April 8, 2006
Ask your own surgeon. Mine said ibuprofen occasionally won't hurt (since it is the only thing that works for me.) I'm 3 1/2 years out, never have had a problem.
   — koogy

April 8, 2006
My doctor recommends ADULT LIQUID TYLENOL. It is kind of hard to find. Believe it or not, I could not find it at the pharmacy stores like Walgreens or Osco. I actually found it at Walmart, so needless to say I bought 2 bottles of the stuff, since I don't want to have to go out looking for it when I am really needing it. LOL.
   — Veronica

April 8, 2006
Early on immediately after surgery Rixucet liquid percocet. Once your out a little while tylenol is recommended as it doesnt irritate the stomach.
   — bob-haller

April 8, 2006
I have terrible menstural pain (associated with endometreosis). Tylenol didnt help. My surgeon says no NSAIDS with one excpetion. I take celebrex. There are problems surrounding it so check with the doctor. For me it was a lifesaver. With out it I am sure that a hysterectomy woul be in the near future, I am only 29 so that would have been devastating for me.
   — tiffanys

April 10, 2006
I'm probably insane, but I take aspirin occasionally for arthritis pain. I'm also nearly 8 months out, so my stomach is well healed. Tylenol and Motrin are uselessto me, they never gave me any pain relief, and Advil is too scary. Thank God I haven't had any bad reactions, but I also realize that every time I take aspirin, I'm going against my surgeon's advice, and risking the consequences. So why do we pay the experts all that money and then ignore their advice? :-)
   — mwilson523