Question:
WHAT CAN I TAKE?
DOES THERE EXIST A LIST OF MEDICATIONS THAT PRE-OPS SHOULD AVOID? IF SO WHERE CAN I FIND IT? — odusanya (posted on October 23, 2003)
October 23, 2003
i don't know how near surgery you are but the surgeon usually goes over
that with you. And, they are all different so go by what yours says.
— Delores S.
October 23, 2003
This was my post..just realized the mistake in question.. I need list for
Post-op.
— odusanya
October 23, 2003
Of course you need to call your surgeons office but I can strongly advise
you not to take any NSAIDS - aspirin, motrin, ibuprofen, alleve, naprosyn -
anything that's and NSAID. And most docs are strongly against Celebrex,
Vioxx and Bextra, too - our little pouches just can't tolerate them. I've
had two friends end up in the hospital and getting blood transfusions
because of NASAIDS. Of all the things I miss (and there aren't many)
post-op, Motrin is at the top of my list - but it's worth it! I'd sure
check with the surgeon. Good luck!
— [Deactivated Member]
October 23, 2003
Ask your surgeon. I have severe arthritis and I was allowed to take Advil
(Ibuprofen) up til midnight the night before my surgery. I had absolutely
no problems with surgery.
— Patty_Butler
October 23, 2003
Hi, check out Teann Smallwood's profile: she has a very comprehensive list
of medications we shouldn't take post-op.
— Moysa B.
October 23, 2003
Erica...Like others have said, the most important thing is to ask your
particular surgeon. But the basics for RNY'ers is to stay away from
NSAIDS. NSAIDS are Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (such as aspirin,
naprosyn, ibuprofen, Motrin, Excedrin, Aleve, Vioxx, Celebrex, etc.). When
it comes to knowing what you can and can't have (because it can be hard
because many medications list the generic name instead of the brand name,
i.e. naproxyn sodium, ibuprofen, etc). <p>
The best thing to do when it comes to medication is to simply pick out the
one you think you want at the drug store and take it up to the actual
pharmacist and ask "Does this have any NSAIDS, including aspirin, in
it?" If not, then it should be safe to take.<p>
But like others have said, check with your surgeon for anything else
specific that your surgeon might not want you to have.<p>
FYI.....Pepto Bismol is a no-no because it has aspirin in it. Good luck to
you!
— Lynette B.
October 24, 2003
Add to your list time-release pills. They do not work for us anymore,
since they don't stick around long enough. Also because of the very small
amount of acid left in the pouch, only pills that quick dissolve work. If
you can find meds in liquids, or chewables, better for you.
— Cindy R.
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