Question:
Why can't post ops take pepto?

I've seen folks mention that we shouldn't be taking peptobismol. Does anyone know why? Thanks for any input. -Kim open RNY 7/17 -105    — KimBo36 (posted on May 3, 2002)

May 3, 2002
I believe it is because it has aspirin in it. We can't have anything that has aspirin in it because of the possiblity of making our pouch bleed.
   — livnliter

May 3, 2002
Well, that's the first time I've heard that. Pepto Bismol was actually recommended to me by my surgeon. I was having a lot of uncontrollable and foul smelling gas and he said that another patient had success using it. I've been using it a couple times a week since and have had no problems. Just like everything, the post op instructions vary widely from surgeon to surgeon. I've found my surgeon's instructions extremely easy to live with. I love it!! Shelley
   — Shelley.

January 3, 2004
I am having the Mini-Gastric Bypass with Dr Rutledge and we are told to take Pepto Bismol after surgery up to 4months.
   — Genie7368