peptic ulcers

[Fiddleman 4,376]

What is the difference between personal treatment of peptic ulcers that happen as a result of taking NSAID(e.g. ibuprofin) before sleeve versus after sleeve operation? I have aleays been told no NSAID after sleeve surgery, but...

Peptic ulcers appear to be resolved by taking a PPI or anti acid for non WLS individuals and, of course, to stop taking the NSAID if symptoms are present. At least that is what a little searching on the internet revealed.

Why would this also not be the case for post sleeve? Do post sleeve peptic ulcers really lead to an emergency because they are associated with a "leak". I put leak in quotes because an ulcer is technically an open sore in the digestive track or stomach and may occur along sleeve line, hence, leading to a "leak."

Assume I am asking this with regards to post sleeve duration greater than 6 months as to avoid complications that may occur during healing phase. If a sleever is past 6 months out, what would be cause for alarm with taking Ibuprofin for dealing with pain related to inflammation?

Thanks for any information.

[Traci J. 207]

You CAN have NSAIDS after sleeve, that is the reason I chose it because I have slipped disks in my back and when they get irritated and I get sciatic pain I have to have them. They just prefer you wait as long as possible....over 6 months, before using. ..

[Fiddleman 4,376]

You CAN have NSAIDS after sleeve' date=' that is the reason I chose it because I have slipped disks in my back and when they get irritated and I get sciatic pain I have to have them. They just prefer you wait as long as possible....over 6 months, before using. ..[/quote']

Thanks alot for responding. I am just about 6 months post op and do take a PPI with the NSAIDs per recommendation from surgeon MA. I have been waiting a long time to be able to take NSAID again for back and foot issues post op and am just starting to this week. Tylenol just does not help for this type of pain.

[carstanger 346]

I was told I might be able to go back to Celebrex ina few months but am hoping I don't need to

[JamesHRN 114]

I take NSAIDs and have for months post op some Drs are just against them you have a risk of bleeding and ulcers but you had the same risk before surgery.

Reading post here I see how many people believe that things have really really changed following VSG the biggest change is your stomach is smaller. I read people talking about food getting stuck in the staples but the staples are on the outside of the stomach not the inside. Some people post what they believe to be true but it is not.

I am only speaking for myself and my experience. I lost 105 pounds in 4 months and still losing I did not change anything but the amount of food I consumed. I eat my Protein first and fruits and veggies then sweets I drink my Water even though I have never had an issue with not drinking enough Water. I have NEVER deprived myself of anything and I still don't. I told myself I WAS NOT on a diet but a lifestyle change. I don't try to over eat I listen to my stomach and when I am full I stop eating. I don't try to over eat. And yes I have and I have thrown up after doing so.

Nothing in my life has really changed. Except I don't eat as much. I still don't eat much and find it hard to consume a lot of calories I still have my glass of wine if I want it in the evening or anything else I did prior to surgery I have not had any issues following surgery.

I work as a healthcare provider and yes I am licensed and I see so many misinformed people here trying to give hear say info some even very offended if you try to make them understand he truth. I will tell you I have worked with hundreds of Drs in over 25 years as a healthcare provider and all of them have their own preferences it does not make any of them right or wrong but rather a preference. NSAIDS use being one of them yes there are risk with them but not any risk that were not there before you had surgery yes you might want to try to limit the number you use but you should have even before you had surgery.

One of my favorite lines I use often is Common Sense is not as Common as it used to be. And I see this to be so true among people I talk to.

[Fiddleman 4,376]

I take NSAIDs and have for months post op some Drs are just against them you have a risk of bleeding and ulcers but you had the same risk before surgery.

Reading post here I see how many people believe that things have really really changed following VSG the biggest change is your stomach is smaller. I read people talking about food getting stuck in the staples but the staples are on the outside of the stomach not the inside. Some people post what they believe to be true but it is not.

I am only speaking for myself and my experience. I lost 105 pounds in 4 months and still losing I did not change anything but the amount of food I consumed. I eat my Protein first and fruits and veggies then sweets I drink my Water even though I have never had an issue with not drinking enough Water. I have NEVER deprived myself of anything and I still don't. I told myself I WAS NOT on a diet but a lifestyle change. I don't try to over eat I listen to my stomach and when I am full I stop eating. I don't try to over eat. And yes I have and I have thrown up after doing so.

Nothing in my life has really changed. Except I don't eat as much. I still don't eat much and find it hard to consume a lot of calories I still have my glass of wine if I want it in the evening or anything else I did prior to surgery I have not had any issues following surgery.

I work as a healthcare provider and yes I am licensed and I see so many misinformed people here trying to give hear say info some even very offended if you try to make them understand he truth. I will tell you I have worked with hundreds of Drs in over 25 years as a healthcare provider and all of them have their own preferences it does not make any of them right or wrong but rather a preference. NSAIDS use being one of them yes there are risk with them but not any risk that were not there before you had surgery yes you might want to try to limit the number you use but you should have even before you had surgery.

One of my favorite lines I use often is Common Sense is not as Common as it used to be. And I see this to be so true among people I talk to.

Thanks for your perspective. It is very informational and meaningful.

I think most folks are just trying to help others by telling anecdotes or experiences and not intentionally trying to mislead others with misinformation. Maybe every post should be precluded with a disclaimer as to raise the awareness that any information is given only for the purpose of being helpful and it is not to be interpreted as medical fact, etc. I think most folks are wise enough to know this without a disclaimer and that they are responsible for discernment of all information they are exposed to.