Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Hello Everyone and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

I'm not banded yet, but will be this year. I get headaches pretty often because of allergies and ALWAYS use excedrin. I know you can't use it after being banded and wanted to know what you guys use for headaches.

Thatgurl......

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

We've been using liquid Tylenol. I've tried Tylenol pills and they go down ok if they are caplets or capsules. Round pills are a little tougher -- they get a little stuck. I've had 4 fills so have pretty good restriction. You could also cut the round pills in half as long as they are not extended release.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

We've been using liquid Tylenol. I've tried Tylenol pills and they go down ok if they are caplets or capsules. Round pills are a little tougher -- they get a little stuck. I've had 4 fills so have pretty good restriction. You could also cut the round pills in half as long as they are not extended release.

thanks so much! how about a chewable Calcium citrate? the one i have is citrical and they are pretty big pills!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Acetaminophen capsules or caplets for pain control. calcium citrate I like Bariatric Advantage in the cherry flavor. But there are other companies who make them too.. namely Celebrate and Building Blocks. Look up their websites and find their emails and ask for samples. My doctor has samples out too..

I know some folks who take the Viactive soft chews for Calcium. I prefer not to use those cause they've got hydrogenated vegetable oil in them, but you might have a different opinion. :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

thanks so much! how about a chewable calcium citrate? the one i have is citrical and they are pretty big pills!

If you are a chocolate freak (like I am), then I suggest Adora Calcium supplements. They are calcium carbonate (with Vitamin D), so that means that the calcium is best absorbed when taken with food. I take two after my lunch and I consider them a lovely treat.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Why can't you use Excedrin? I take Excedrin Migraine because nothing else works when I get a headache and other than a caution about crushing it or biting it in small pieces so it doesn't get stuck, my doc didn't have a problem with it.

.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Why can't you use Excedrin? I take Excedrin Migraine because nothing else works when I get a headache and other than a caution about crushing it or biting it in small pieces so it doesn't get stuck, my doc didn't have a problem with it.

.

My surgeon told me I cannot have aspirin or caffeine, and both are in Excedrin. It is a shame because Excedrin was my headache medicine of choice. No biggie...I'll just use Tylenol.

Also, I was told NEVER to use any kind of extended release product.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

If you are a chocolate freak (like I am), then I suggest Adora Calcium supplements. They are calcium carbonate (with Vitamin D), so that means that the calcium is best absorbed when taken with food. I take two after my lunch and I consider them a lovely treat.

do you get the Adora from online or in the grocery?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

do you get the Adora from online or in the grocery?

I have been able to find them at Wegmans (I am in the Philly 'burbs.), but I can't seem to find them at other local stores. I am sure you could probably find them online, too, though!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Why can't you use Excedrin? I take Excedrin Migraine because nothing else works when I get a headache and other than a caution about crushing it or biting it in small pieces so it doesn't get stuck, my doc didn't have a problem with it.

.

Some surgeon's believe that NSAIDs (Non Steroidal Anti-Inflamatory Drugs, which includes aspirin, ibuprofen and naproxyn and others) can cause problems with the band like erosions and such. Some don't think that there's a cause & effect at all.

My surgeon will allow very small amounts of an NSAID for a short period of time for specific reasons, but must also take a PPI drug (Proton Pump Inhibitor ..ex: Prevacid or Prilosec) while taking the NSAID.

I'm just finishing a week of Ibuprofen to treat some elbow inflamation that's been going on since September. I got permission to try this as recovery was just so very slow without an anti-inflammatory. I haven't been on Ibuprofen since September!! LOL

I get 200mg of Ibuprofen AM, another 200mg PM and a Prevacid at bedtime. I'm really allowed 2 weeks of such treatment, but I'm going to do one week on the Ibuprofen and 1 week off, then repeat the week on IF my elbow starts hurting again.

The NP told me that they were having to remove a band because of erosion because someone was taking either Aleve or Motrin (forget which she said) for a long period of time. Maybe that patients band would've eroded anyways.. who knows. I prefer to err on the side of caution.

I guess you have one of the surgeons who doesn't think NSAIDs are a risk. Sometimes I wish I had one of those too. :)

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hello Everyone and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

I'm not banded yet, but will be this year. I get headaches pretty often because of allergies and ALWAYS use excedrin. I know you can't use it after being banded and wanted to know what you guys use for headaches.

Thatgurl......

Some excedrin only contains acetaminophen so it's okay to take. I know this because I take Excedrin tension headaches for mine and was STRESSED when I thought I wouldn't be able to take it. The most important thing to do is to read the label and see what the active ingredient in your headache medicine is. My doctor also says no to NSAIDS,

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You can not have aspirin long term but once for a headache will not put a whole in your pouch. You just can not take it regularly I take furicet when I have a headache and I have taken Ibuprophen I just dont take it daily about once every other month. Caffeine is also only something you shouldnt have for three months post op. I drink coffee everyday for the last nine months and no problem. Drs tell you things to never do well you should never have the Heimlich Maneuver done on you after a banding but are you gonna die so you dont get your band knocked out of place NO. You can not take Drs so literally. Never is a long time and if I have a bad enough headache I am not spending a fortune in the ER for them to give me the same thing only in IV form. Everything in moderation. They tell you never to drink alcohol either. Yeah sure everyone listens to that one. They tell you dont smoke with the band, dont drink, come on common sense folks if you take aspirin or excedrin take it with food and not on an empty stomach just dont take it a gazillion times a day for the rest of your life.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Just a heads up. If you are taking two Calcium supplements at the same time you are wasting one of them. Your body can only absorb 500-600mg at a time. So it would be beneficial to you to split them up at least 2 hours apart.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hello Everyone and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

I'm not banded yet, but will be this year. I get headaches pretty often because of allergies and ALWAYS use excedrin. I know you can't use it after being banded and wanted to know what you guys use for headaches.

Thatgurl......

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • rinabobina

      I would like to know what questions you wish you had asked prior to your duodenal switch surgery?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×