Question:
Aspirin

Has anyone Post RNY, had to take a regimen of aspirin, after vascular surgery, or taken Plavix, to prevent vascular surgery, if so how did that go for you? I know we're not supposed to take aspirin, so what does one do in a situation like this?? Thank you for your answers! :)    — lesleigh07 (posted on January 12, 2010)

January 12, 2010
I have rheumatoid arthritis and before my WLS i was told that I would never be able to take NSAIDS again, and I haven't..I wouldn't even try to take it..It will eat a hole in your new stomach so its not even worth it. I had to make that decision before my surgery if it was worth not taking ever again. So I take tylenol, etc even though it is not as good as NSAIDS. My advice, stay away from it.
   — okbuffy

January 13, 2010
I was taken off asprin and Plavix prior to surgery. Now a year and half later they are restarting the asprin. I seem to have been fine while not on either but since I had a double bypass the asprin is needed to protect the vien. They did not restart the plavix due to problems it can cause with bleeding.
   — trible

January 13, 2010
I take a regimen of low-dose aspirin, taken with plenty of water it is fine. I tried to take some Ibuprofen once, lets just say I won't be taking that ever again! It hurt like hell!
   — cydthekid50

January 13, 2010
If it comes down to possible ulcer versus likely heart attack, go with the aspirin. There are preventatives you can do to help mitigate the damage (such as a daily PPI and/or carafate if your doctor feels it's necessary). There are times in which rules need to be bent. This is one of them.
   — Andrea U.