Smoggy 152 Posted July 4, 2012 My doc has prescribed Brufen in suspension, and it is an NSAID. this freaks me out a little having seen many of you post that you are absolutely not allowed these. Anyone else in my boat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Looking Ahead 239 Posted July 4, 2012 My doctor said no NSAID's for good.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ms skinniness 3,003 Posted July 4, 2012 My PCP, surgeon, and bariatric doc at Kaiser told us no NSAIDS period. Even with a heal spur I was told no. So I take tylenol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
I_Sd8_em 28 Posted July 4, 2012 we never use them on gastric by pass pts, but heard several sleeve docs say they are okay for sleeves once completely healed?? but they are known to cause increased acid production. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenb4729 309 Posted July 4, 2012 Was this your surgeon that prescribed it? If so then I would trust that he knows what he is doing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PEvette 297 Posted July 4, 2012 My doc also said no aleive and stuff, but if he prescribes it, its safe to take Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keldolbeth 262 Posted July 4, 2012 Wow! Once again, I heard much different than most... For a year I've been taking 500 mg of Naproxen daily because I have a torn meniscus. (Orthopedic said it wasn't surgical yet and because of my weight wouldn't do much good anyway- part of the reason for my sleeve.) Surgeon's office told me to stop it one week before surgery, which I did. I asked the surgeon post-op what to do because my knee was getting sore again (which means limited walking). He told me at day 1 post-op I could resume it! He just advised to take OTC instead of my prescription because the pill is so large. However, I've only taken it maybe 2 days since surgery. Once I start working out and not just leisurely walking I will probably have to go back on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Smoggy 152 Posted July 5, 2012 Thanks for all the replies, yes it was prescribed by my surgeon to take at home after being on pethidine shots in hospital for pain. I wasquite nervous taking it last night, but no ill effects so far and this morning I took my PPI, waited an hour, then took it. it seems to be okay but it doesn't exactly go down well- lots of burpy bubbles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
