Can I take ibuprofen?

[juls0102 33]

I'm freaking out a little. I don't remember my NUT or doctor telling me I can't have ibuprofen anymore. I just read it here. I took it 4 days last week because I had a horrible headache that wouldn't go away. Have I ruined something? My surgery date was Oct. 7, 2014. :-/

[docbree 199]

You need to call your surgeon's office and see what they say (and let them know that you took it and how much). As a general rule, ibuprofen is not allowed after bariatric surgery.

[*Lexie* 1,486]

Ibuprofen irritates the stomach and can cause ulcers. Probably best to switch to Tylenol. Would hate to get an ulcer and have a leak down the road.

[bobbyswife 862]

NO - DON'T TAKE ANYMORE

Edited November 3, 2014 by bobbyswife

[Ready 4 Changes 24]

NO Ibuprofen, NO Aleve. Call your DR for recommendation. They will probably suggest Tylenol.

[10 28 2014 45]

I was told only Tylenol. Forever!

[LidiBell 86]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO....I did and it urnt a hole in my stomach. I had to have emergency surgery. Almost died. DO NOT TAKE IT! Take Tylenol.

[Chelse 5]

My surgeon said 6 weeks post-op on ibuprofen and naproxen sodium (Aleve). I would check, of course, but I do plan on taking them when needed later (I just had surgery Thursday.) because they simply work far better for me.

[Melitta 19]

I was not told to not take ibuprofen. I take it after food every now and than. I been having killer headaches. I now use Fiocet. I suffer from Migraines. No migraines so far.

[JerzyTomato74 91]

It's important that you let your surgeon know because ibuprofen has blood thinning properties and this could increase your risk of complications during surgery. They will probably be giving you a blood thinner just before your surgery which could make it even worse.