  | | 
11-29-2007, 12:44 PM
|
#1 (permalink)
| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 5,236
Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
154 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.5692041522 BMI Start:
23.4130622837 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
 |  Safe prescriptions..
OK...it's pretty certain I'm developing a lovely little sinus infection (probably due to our lack of heat last weekend UGHHHHH)...now I know in the past, I was prescirbed antibiotics for this, but given the fact they mess up your intestines in the bacteria flush, how do they impact us now? Are there certain ones we need to aim for or avoid? I have always taken a z-pack in the past for this....and while I'm sure my doc will have direction, I wanted to field this out to you guys...who have dealt directly with the situation...
GOD...maybe I should just cut off my nose....POST NASAL DRIP!!!
| 
|  |  | Weight Loss Surgery Insurance | | | |
|
| |
11-29-2007, 12:48 PM
|
#2 (permalink)
| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama
Posts: 4,019
Weight Statistics 9/28/07 Start Date:
9/28/07 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
279 lb Start Weight:
186 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.3333333333 % % Lost:
18 months Goal Date:
Body Mass Index45.0268595041 BMI Start:
30.0179063361 BMI Current:
28.2426538108 BMI Goal:
|
Kathy, there are a list of prescriptions that we can take. Let me see if I can find it.
__________________  | |
| | |
11-29-2007, 12:49 PM
|
#3 (permalink)
| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama
Posts: 4,019
Weight Statistics 9/28/07 Start Date:
9/28/07 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
279 lb Start Weight:
186 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.3333333333 % % Lost:
18 months Goal Date:
Body Mass Index45.0268595041 BMI Start:
30.0179063361 BMI Current:
28.2426538108 BMI Goal:
|
Here it is.
MEDS WE CAN and CANNOT TAKE POST OP:
Feel free to add anymore just a
starting list to help you guys:
DRUGS THAT CAN DAMAGE THE POUCH
Advil.............
Aleve............
Amigesic............
Anacin............
Anaprox................. Ansald................
Anthra-G.............. Arthropan.............
Ascriptin.............. Aspirin................
Asproject............... Azolid............... Bextra ................
Bufferin............
Butazolidin...........
Celebrex........... Clinorial................
Darvon compounds................. Disalcid.................
Dolobid............... Erythromycin............
Equagesic................ Feldene..............
Fiorinal.............. Ibuprofin.............. Indocin...............
Ketoprofen.............. Lodine................
Meclomen...............
Midol..............
Motrin................. Nalfon...............
Naprosyn.............
Nayer...............
Orudis................
Oruval..............
Pamprin-IB............... Percodan..............
Ponstel................... Rexolate..............
Tandearil............. Tetracycline..........
Tolecin.............
Uracel............
Vioxx........
Voltaren............
ALL "NSAIDS"
DRUGS THAT ARE CONSIDERED SAFE..........
Bendaryl...................
Tylenol ..............
Dimetap..............
Robitussin..........
Safetussin............
Sudafed..........
Triaminics (All).........
Tylenol (cold products).......
Tylenol Ex Strength..........
Gas-X ..........
Phazyme...........
Imodium Ad..........
Colace.......
Dulcolax-Suppositories.........
Fleet Enema..........
Glycerin-Suppositories..........
Milk of Magnesia.........
Peri-Colace...........
HOPE IT HELPS some there are many meds in the world this is just a small list of common things
__________________ | |
| | |
11-29-2007, 01:15 PM
|
#4 (permalink)
| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 5,236
Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
154 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.5692041522 BMI Start:
23.4130622837 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
|
I found this list, but didn't see zithromax anywhere on it....I'm actually curious to hear from people who are post-op that have been given antibiotics....how did that go? Was it really rough on the bowels?
| |
| | |
11-29-2007, 01:18 PM
|
#5 (permalink)
| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 2,109
5/17/06 Start Date:
5' 6"
Height:
|
I don't have any answers but it is a really GREAT question. I have often wondered about this very subject but have so far not been sick...knock on wood!
__________________
Play by the rules, but be ferocious.
| |
| | |
11-29-2007, 01:22 PM
|
#6 (permalink)
| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama
Posts: 4,019
Weight Statistics 9/28/07 Start Date:
9/28/07 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
279 lb Start Weight:
186 lb Current Weight:
175 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.3333333333 % % Lost:
18 months Goal Date:
Body Mass Index45.0268595041 BMI Start:
30.0179063361 BMI Current:
28.2426538108 BMI Goal:
|
Oh ok Kathy. Sorry, I didn't even look to see if it was on the list before I sent it to you. Good luck and let us know what you find out.
__________________ | |
| | |
11-29-2007, 01:25 PM
|
#7 (permalink)
| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 5,236
Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
154 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.5692041522 BMI Start:
23.4130622837 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
|
WILL DO!!! I saw a few antibiotics on that list, but not the z-packs or augmentin, both VERY good for sinus infections (but both equally as harsh to your bowels)!
I also have a message into my bariatric coordinator...I'll let you know her response too!
| |
| | |
11-29-2007, 02:07 PM
|
#8 (permalink)
| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, FL
Posts: 3,605
Weight Statistics July 10, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 6"
Height:
271 lb Start Weight:
175 lb Current Weight:
182 lb Goal Weight:
96 lb Weight Loss:
-7 lb Lb Left to Lose:
35.4243542435 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index43.7357667585 BMI Start:
28.2426538108 BMI Current:
29.3723599633 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
|
Kath - I feel your pain (for about 2 days now....) I did ask my surgeon about meds on Monday when I went in but he only mentioned to avoid long term use of NSAIDS. and to use them only under Dr supervision. He didnt say anything about antibiotics. One of our oldtimers should have an answer for us soon  I used the Tylenol Cough and Cold which didnt have a negative effect on me preop but yesterday I could barely stay awake from it (after about 3 hrs I was fine again, couldnt breathe, but I was awake)
__________________
 | |
| | |
11-29-2007, 02:50 PM
|
#9 (permalink)
| | Seasoned Veteran
Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Texas
Posts: 5,236
Weight Statistics I've lost/gained my whole life!!! Start Date:
Aug 1, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 8"
Height:
280 lb Start Weight:
154 lb Current Weight:
150 lb Goal Weight:
126 lb Weight Loss:
4 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45 % % Lost:
Summer 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.5692041522 BMI Start:
23.4130622837 BMI Current:
22.8049307958 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
|
Yeah...I've been using nyquil at night, but I have to ALREADY be in bed when I take it...it knocks me out FAST!!! I know it's not going to get better on it's own....I'm also vividly aware of how antibiotics work...that being said, I want the lesser of the evils!!
| |
| | |
11-29-2007, 09:10 PM
|
#10 (permalink)
| | Super Moderator
Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posts: 24,785
5' 5"
Height:
|
Let the prescribing dr know you are a bypass patient, and have something prescribed. Antibiotics do mess with your intestinal flora (which is the same for everyone) but sometimes you have to take the lesser evil.
So long as your dr is following you, don't worry too much about it.
| 
| | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
| | | | |
