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Originally Posted by BabyJane
Yea, I'm not going to take any more of it until I talk to my doctor. The doctor that prescribed it to me at the hospital was actually the assistant of the surgeon, so I'm guessing he's like an intern or something, (he looked about 12) but still...unsettling that they would not know the dangers of this drug for me. Thank you for weighing in on this.. I appreciate the advice.
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Any time, Jane. It is scarey how many doctors aren't aware of this information, even if it was a resident obviously bariatrics was his/her rotation right now and that is something they should know! It's something that is pretty basic knowledge when it comes to a RNY. I understand other doctors who aren't bariatric surgeons not knowing it....but that is when we as patients have to step up and be our own advocate. I've had several doctors who have tried to tell me to take Motrin/Ibuprofen and I just let them know I can't take it and then do a wee bit of educating.  .
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