Dr. Glazier and Aspirin

When I had my surgery in May Dr. Glazier checked off on my meds to take sheet  "baby" aspirin that I was taking, when I mentioned it on the forum everyone said that I shouldn't take it because its an Nsaid so I thought maybe it was an oversight on his part so I stopped taking it, I went to see Dr. Glazier for  a follow up appt last week and he question why I stopped taking the aspirin I explained my reasons and he said the baby aspirin is not an anti inflammatory and to continue taking them, they will not hurt me, So I am now taking the aspirin again.

Just thought I would share this in case anyone else questions what their doctor says. I should have called but I didn't, lesson learned.

Sharon

Very weird, I really like Dr Glazer, but I will say even my cardiologist told me I can't take my 81 mg of aspirin post op because it's an NSAID. 

I don't know why he would tell you it isn't an NSAID? It is, no doubt about it. If your dose was the 81 mg like mine was, perhaps his comment should have been, it's such a low dose, not, it's not an NSAID. Nsaid's in any dosage is dangerous for us post op. 

It is all about "risk management". Doctors will decide "what" the best is for you in your situation.

I stopped taking baby aspirin and at my 1 month follow up with Dr. Hagen, I asked him and he said I could take it.

My cardiologist also wants me to take it. 

So I would recommend that you follow the recommendations from your doctors. Everybody is different. 

In theory, aspirin is an ANSAID but it is all about what is best for you in your situation, 

Take care

Aspirin is not an NSAID. It is classified as an analgesic. Asprin works on the platlets in the blood which affect bleeding times. Side effects can be ulcers and prolonged bleeding times. This usually occurs at higher dose. The low dose aspirin does not have the same risk level. NSAID are Motrin, ibuprofen etc... 

My neighbour is a pharmacist, she said aspirin is an NSAID? My info sheet from my prescription for them also states its an NSAID. Low risk, yes but still an NSAID. I do completely agree one must follow your Dr's direction.

What about the coated Aspirin .  I am Pre-Op and i take an 81 mg Coated Aspirin.

My understanding was that the coated ones dissolved in your intestines and not in your stomach.

I currently take the 81 mg  Coated Aspirin. And Dr. Glazier did say that since it was coated it wont hurt me and its such a low dose.