Question:
Celebrex forv Post Op Pain

Has anyone been taking Celebrex for severe arthritic pain after they have had RNY? I am getting a bit desperate for some pain releif. I am told Celebrex is considered fairly safe for Gastric By-pass patients.    — katiecakes (posted on September 18, 2009)

September 18, 2009
I have Fibromyalgia and I use the Fentanyl patch 50mcg and Norco for backup. I also have arthritis and it helps for this. I had RNY 3.5 yrs ago and so I prefer the pain patch over oral meds, except for the backup Norco if I need it. Ask your doctor to let you try the patch and he should put you on a low dose like 12 mcg at first until you get used to it, then they will bump it up to make you more comfortable.
   — Kristy

September 18, 2009
I am a lap-band patient and I take celebrex every day. I do take pepcid perscription strength along with the celebrex to protect my pouch. So far so good.
   — Peppermint-Pattie2

September 18, 2009
i've actually been on celebrex since like 2 weeks after surgery. i also take prescription prilosec to protect my pouch. good luck
   — Julzizhr

September 18, 2009
I was placed on Celebrex directly after my RNY (2Jun2009) for post op inflamation without any problems. Just remember like before surgery you have to take it with something in your stomach. We are more susceptible for stomach ulcers postoperatively. Good luck
   — karensaporito