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rgoodeats
rgoodeats Posts: 16 Member
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As a gastric bypass patient I know I not supposed to take Tylenol. Is there anything I can take over the counter for pain.

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  • Tristaan
    Tristaan Posts: 125 Member
    It's ibuprofen that you can't take (Advil, Motrin, etc). My Dr said Tylenol is fine (acetominophen). Aspirin is also on my NO list.
  • bikrchk
    bikrchk Posts: 516 Member
    Ditto. I'm a sleeve, but my doc's sleeve and bypass patients got the same instructions as far as pain relievers. No NSAIDS. Tylenol is okay, asprin, naproxin, advil NOT okay. You should double check with your doc to be sure though.
  • rgoodeats
    rgoodeats Posts: 16 Member
    You guys are correct. I had it all turned around I was taking naproxen for knee pain before my surgery and that's what they told me I could take anymore. Thanks for getting me straightened out :)
  • rubisliprz
    rubisliprz Posts: 139 Member
    I miss my Alleve!
  • Agate69
    Agate69 Posts: 349 Member
    i miss motrin. check with doc, but some OTC topical creams give relief, as do heating pads, or ice on knees after exercise.

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