Is aspirin ever ok again?

[Success2013 186]

Has anyone been told if it's okay to go back to taking a baby aspirin at some point?

[Kindle 8,667]

Talk to your doctor about what may be the "best" NSAID to take if you really really need to. I'm thinking aspirin is not at the top of that list since it's so "good" at causing ulcers that researchers used to administer aspirin to induce ulcers on purpose in order to study ulcer treatment medications.

My surgeon actually sent us home with a sublingual NSAID (supradol) that is less irritating to our sleeves. I picked up extra while I was down in TJ so I'd have it for future use if needed.

[joatsaint 2,814]

I agree with Kindle, your doc is the best source for info. But having said that, I've taken ibuprofen, asprin, acetomenifin, excedrine, tylenol... I can take any over the counter pain reliever. I did not start taking them till at least 4 months post-op. Before that, I only took Tylenol as directed by my doctor.

[Success2013 186]

I'm 18 months out and I would like to be able to take a baby aspirin daily. I was self pay so no more visits to my surgeon, but I'll ask my regular doctor next visit. Thanks!

[QuinceTucker 27]

I was sleeved 4/1/14 and I was back to taking 325mg Aspirin daily due to a heart condition as soon as I got home. My surgeon was fine with it. I haven't had any problems or complications at all... he did say that I should avoid any additional NSAIDs though.

[leapyear 21]

I am currently taking a baby aspirin due to a heart condition. I wax told to stop it ten days prior to surgery. They did say I could go back on them at some point after but they would instruct me as to when. My surgery is Sept 4th. What stage are you at right now?

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

My husband and I are both on 1 81 mg aspirin a day as a blood thinner, for heart problems, with doctor approval. Good luck everyone.

[macman 603]

I am taking a low dose aspirin (81mg) every day.I did have a blood clot and took Coumadin for six months. Both the surgeon and the PCP told me to keep doing this. I've had no issues.