Question:
Can I chew

I am six weeks post op and I think I bought the wrong kind of baby aspirin to chew ... is "BAYER" aspirin okay to chew daily? Many thanks.    — Angela B. (posted on November 17, 2002)

November 17, 2002
Why are you taking asprin?? IT is generally not recomended for WLS patients. I HAVE to take asprin becasue of another medical condition. I take the bayer enteric coated baby asprin. I know we are not suposed to be abble to take that either, but I have checked with numerous physicians, and all say that is the best thing for me to take and I will absorb it. I guess that I shall see when I get my blood work back. They also said that the regular asprin is what I need to avoid.
   — Vicki L.

November 17, 2002
i take 1 Bayer baby aspirin a day per my surgeon. i was told to chew it up. hope this helps
   — barbara A.

November 17, 2002
I am preop, but my surgeon also says to chew 1 baby aspirin a day for two weeks after surgery.
   — Lisa M.

November 17, 2002
I had my surgery at BTC and my surgeon told me to never ever take aspirin again. He says with no acid in my new pouch it would easily cause ulcers.
   — DRutherford

November 18, 2002
Are you sure he meant baby aspirin and not childrens chewable vitamins--flinstone complete? My surgeon advised that I cannot have any form of aspirin or ibuprofen. You may wanna call your doctor and have them advise you. Good luck!
   — Bambi C.