Aspirin?

[mochax 50]

I'm 2months out and have the worse headache. Are we allowed to take theses? I use to take them prior but not sure if my sleeve will be ok with it.

[AllofMe 49]

I'm 2months out and have the worse headache. Are we allowed to take theses? I use to take them prior but not sure if my sleeve will be ok with it.

Tylenol is what they recommend. But I caught a bad cold and was forced to take some Aleve D cold med. So far so good. I figure it's a short term usage. Try aspirin and see if it works for you. If your tummy hurts when you take it stop. They just don't want you to use meds that are harsh on the stomach. Too bad it's the holiday or I'd tell you to check it with your doctors office. Hope you feel better soon.

[BitterSweet* 835]

Aspirin causes stomach ulcers so I wouldn't take it. It goes without saying to check with your doctor, obviously. At best I'd maybe take a chance with Excedrin (which has aspirin blended into it instead of it being full strength), and maybe that would do the trick. I've found that 2 extra strength tylenol (1000mg), a good dose of some caffeine, and a nap fixes headaches really well.

Also, dehydration can be the cause of the headache and it will persist until your body is rehydrated.

[Thenewnic 139]

My surgeon says Tylenol only.

[IcanMakeit 1,318]

I second the suggestion about rehydration. I suffered headaches until I was able to drink enough every day.

Please discuss medications with your doctor. They warn against aspirin for a reason.

[athena3127 199]

Aspirin is on my list of medications to avoid after gastric sleeve surgery as well as ibuprofen,Advil, anacin, bc powder and several others. Tylenol is acceptable.

[bajagal101 59]

I was taking aspirin 81mg coated,because of my heart. I think that the coated aspirin brakes down in your intestions. and not your stomach. Anyway ask your surgeon.

Edited November 28, 2014 by bajagal101