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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