Does anyone know if it is safe to take Ibuprophen post sleeve surgery?

[apositivelife4me 189]

I have been taking Ibuprophen pm at night. Wanted to know if it is safe for us to take?

[looly 361]

I was told not to take Ibuprofen, because it was an NSAID and these drugs can irritate the stomach. However, I'm in the UK and I don't know if advice differs in the US.

[apositivelife4me 189]

ok thank you.

[SGirl35 165]

In the US- same.. cannot take them

[apositivelife4me 189]

well it is too late I already took 2 of them today.

[looly 361]

I was given soluble cocodamol which did the trick very nicely. I only needed to take them for four days though, so if you do decide to get a soluble alternative, you might feel better anyway by the time you get it.

[anonbaribabe 236]

My doctor gave me a list of meds that I won't be able to take after surgery and it includes ibuprofen, since it's an NSAID. Tylenol is okay to take, though.

[apositivelife4me 189]

What is an NSAID?

[anonbaribabe 236]

NSAIDs decrease inflammation. Examples include Advil, Aleve, and my favorite: Extra-strength Excedrin After bariatric surgery they can cause irritation to the stomach, which could lead to ulcers. My doctor also said that eventually, some bariatric patients can tolerate NSAIDs in small doses, as long as it's infrequent.

[apositivelife4me 189]

Thank you for your response to my question.

[looly 361]

NSAIDs are non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs... I think.... or maybe numbingly stupid and irritating dimwits...or possibly nudist surgeons and irate doctors...Who can really say? 😉

[lizjones 10]

I was also told no to the NSAIDS- only Tylenol.

[bobt1 29]

My doctor says NO to the ibuprofin. Are you taking for the pain relief or the sleep aid? If you need both try the Tylenol PM instead, if you want the sleep aid get one that stands alone and doesn't include the ibuprofin.