Can We....

[desertmom 297]

take Asprin? I am getting a cold and I know Asprin C will help catch it quickly!

Thanks for your help!

[tamjo37 37]

I was told not to take anything containing aspirin. Hope you feel better

[desertmom 297]

Nooo,on OH they just said I could.

More answers please!!! (I'll count them and see who wins....lol)

[swizzly 901]

Yes, sleevers can take NSAIDs of all kinds (including aspirin), which is one of the reasons I got the sleeve. Hope you feel better! (I love aspirin-C too.)

[FishingNurse 1,211]

I take nsaids (aspirin and ibuprofen) at least weekly.

[peanutbutter 4]

I was told no as well. Tylenol only'

[Lissa 2,631]

I was told that it depends on what stage of healing you are at. Obviously, aspirin is not recommended early post op, but I'm allowed to take it now, in moderation.

I'm also allowed ibuprofen and other meds now that I'm a year post op because the assumption is that I am totally healed from my sleeve. I've never been big on any kind of medication, but it's nice to know I can use the ibuprofen if my carpal tunnel acts up.

If you're unsure whether YOU are allowed to take a medication, your doctor is your best source on information, not a message board.

[desertmom 297]

Lissa,this is Dubai.My dr might drop dead if I contact him again.....hehehe!

Ok,will contact him tomorrow but wanted to take it now to help stop the cold!

[Pookeyism 1,143]

Whether or not you take aspirin should really be discussed with yor doctor - too late for you but any pre-sleevers or those inclined to kake aspirin ask, because:

You are healing, and it involved alot of blood vessels, also this stresses you in various ways that can also affect your circulatory system.

Besure you are not anemic, becoming so, etc...new varicose veins, previous ulcers and or blood clots or free bleeding, etc. are all good indications you should not take aspirin now.

With that said, I DO know of 1 (yes just one, but) complication directly related to taking aspirin post-op. She developed bleeding on the exterior staple line. not a fissure or leak, but a blood vessel that would not close. The doctor thinks it would have healed on its own had she not been a regular aspirin user.

[Lissa 2,631]

I didn't realize you were in Dubai, but your doctor should really have instructed you on meds.

[kaysonsmom 59]

Its weird how all surgeons are different. I talked to my surgeons nurse today and she said no Nsaids cuz there's a chance for ulcers to develop.

[ladydeenj 132]

I had a horrible headache this week and called the doctor to make sure of what I should take and he said Tylenol only!!!! Since I can't swallow pills yet I chose Tylenol JRs chewables they did the trick!

[Getting There 198]

From what I understand, you can take NSAID's/Aspirin several months post-surgery - but on a very occassional basis only. It's best to avoid them if possible.

That being said, I agree with those who recommend contacting your surgeon (even if in Dubai )

Hope you feel better soon!

[swizzly 901]

I actually quite disagree with the notion that one should ONLY listen to one's own personal doctor/surgeon. Yes, one should listen to one's doctor/surgeon AND do plenty of first-hand reading of the research and actual data (not the RnY rules that are just ham-fistedly applied to sleeves by lazy/paranoid bariatric practices) AND apply liberal amounts of common sense as well. Doctors are certainly not infallible, so I think it's always a good idea to incorporate multiple data points and sources into one's own post-op practices.

[desertmom 297]

Our surgeon was great and very efficcient but get info about anything from them was difficult.My friend today told me there is a phycician at the surgeon's practice as well and I might start seeing him.My guy is sweet and have known me for years but he is not to clued up about bloods and stuff for the sleeve.

I decided that I havent taken asprin for so many years now anyway,having the band before,that I wont take it now.My motto is if in doubt,dont.Not always very brave but useful in cases like this...lol