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Thank you Grim! Do you have a recommendation of what to use instead? (I would call my doctor, but I now live in Florida and my Doctor is in Maryland and I haven't kept up with him in years).
In this case, there is no difference between the two. The ASMBS recommends no NSAIDS for both sleeve and RNY.
6'3" tall, male.
Highest weight was 475. RNY on 08/21/12. Current weight: 198.
M1 -24; M2 -21; M3 -19; M4 -21; M5 -13; M6 -21; M7 -10; M8 -16; M9 -10; M10 -8; M11 -6; M12 -5.
Thank you! Yes, and there are differences between RNY limitations and sleeve. Gets jumbled together alot of times.
Check with your surgeon to see what he says, as the NSAID thing is an RNY specific limitation. While many surgeons cookie cutter things and treat all their patients the same irrespective the procedure they had - same supplements, dietary progression, medication limitations, etc. - there are also many who appreciate the differences and treat their patients accordingly.
There may also be something that works better for your particular case, so again, check with your surgeon, as he is responsible for your after care, even this far out.
1st support group/seminar - 8/03 (has it been that long?)
Wife's DS - 5/05 w Dr. Robert Rabkin VSG on 5/9/11 by Dr. John Rabkin
I read some BS online too about gerd and VSG ...it said that MOST people don't get severe acid reflux just mild heartburn in first few weeks after sleeve. It seems like A LOT more people have way worse than mild heartburn.
And thank you, I will keep you all updated. I emailed my doctor yesterday so hoping to hear back soon.
Please tell Me more about your fasting very invested in it
Thanks for letting me know. I am lucky I haven't had any problems as I have been taking it all along for queasy stomach.
on 8/3/19 3:42 pm - WI
Pepto Bismal is also known as Bismuth Subsalicylate, which is a form of aspirin and an NSAID. You should not be taking Pepto Bismal after weight loss surgery. It can cause stomach ulcers.
HW 270 SW 236 GW 160 CW 145 (15 pounds below goal!)
VBG Aug. 7, 1986, Revised to RNY Nov. 18, 2010
The only medication I was told to avoid was NSAIDs. I haven't heard of any problems with Pepto Bismol and VSG.
