Question:
What are NSAIDS and why can't we take them after surgery?

This might be a stupid question I know it is some form of medication, but for what and what happens if you do take them? I've seen the comment on here more than once and wouldn't want to take it after surgery by accident just because I don't know what it is! Thank You    — HAILEY (posted on March 9, 2006)


March 9, 2006
NSAIDS are naproxen sodium which is used in Aleve pain type pain killers. It is a faster non-prescription longer lasting pain reliever. My doctor stated the reason for not using is that they may cause ulcers. Our stomachs don't have the digestive acids to dissolve them and move them out of the new stomach pouch that is created which is why they can sit in our new pouches and form ulcers. I have found that I can use tylenol broken into small bits and it works wonders since my 80 lb. loss so far.
   — 1968 Loser

March 9, 2006
also advil or any ibuprophen containg meds..
   — GEN D.

March 9, 2006
also aspirin
   — mdianneleblanc

March 9, 2006
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs. Google "NSAIDS" and you will get a list. This is a good question for your doctor; especially if there is something on the list that you need to be able to take or find an equivalent for.
   — Jeanie

March 9, 2006
NSAIDS are Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs. over the counter would be Aleve Advil Ibuprofen Ketoprofen Excedrin Migraine etc. My dr said after surgery there isn't enough digestive acids to break down these meds therefore damaging the new stomach and causing ulcers which may lead to additional surgeries to correct.
   — msmely

March 9, 2006
My dr. says that the best way to avoid any complications caused by these drugs is to stick with tylenol products.
   — septembergirl73

March 9, 2006
People with an RNY have little pouch with little stomach acids. Doctors call these drugs "pouch burners" and RNYers aren't allowed any of the NSAIDS. One reason I am getting the DS is that I have had osteoarthritis for years and while my weight loss will improve that it won't cure it -- I will STILL need some relief. We don't have to worry about NSAIDS with the DS. We still have the acids and pepsids and stuff to be able to process those things without causing our stomach to "burn". DSers have to be more careful than people with a normal, unaltered system. DSers have a stomach, an intact pyloric valve, and no stoma that goes straight from intestine to "pouch". Here is the list... I snagged this list elsewhere, it may or may not be complete, but will give you an idea. Advil Aleve Amigesic Anacin Anaprox Ansald Anthra-G Arthropan Ascriptin Aspirin Asproject Azolid Bextra Bufferin Butazolidin Celebrex Clinorial Darvon compounds Disalcid Dolobid Erythromycin Equagesic Feldene Fiorinal Ibuprofin Indocin Ketoprofen Lodine Meclomen Midol Motrin Nalfon Naprosyn Nayer Orudis Oruval Pamprin-IB Percodan Ponstel Rexolate Tandearil Tetracycline Tolecin Uracel Vioxx (off market...not safe for anyone) Voltaren
   — [Deactivated Member]

March 10, 2006
My surgeon says they are fine, as long as they are taken with food. Tylenol is a total waste of time and money for me,and at 3+ years out, 800mg of ibuprofen is the only thing that will work on a headache or other pain. I've seen this posted so may times, and never ever has one single shread of scientific evidence ever been offered to support the idea that NSAIDs are "pouch burners".
   — koogy

March 11, 2006
NSAIDS are blood thinners, Celebrex and aspirin are also blood thinners. You must stop taking them at least 2 weeks before surgery. If your blood is too thin, it might not coagulate and you would keep bleeding.
   — dande41




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