Corticosteroid and post RNY

BrendaNNC
on 2/5/14 8:20 am - Raleigh, NC

My PCP sugested that I take Pulmicort 180 MCG inhaler (it's a corticosteroid). Is it safe to take since I've had gastric bypass surger? (Dec. 2009)

poet_kelly
on 2/5/14 8:41 am - OH

RNY on 11/04/08

Most bariatric surgeons say steroids are ok and the ASBMS doesn't recommend against them. It's NSAIDS that we are generally told to avoid.

Kelly

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Dorkgirl_41
on 2/5/14 12:56 pm, edited 2/5/14 12:56 pm - CA

RNY on 07/10/13

My bariatric team said I could continue on my Dulera. I would think you would be fine, but you can always check with the office where you had your surgery.

Start Wt: 355 Surgery Wt: 331 Current Wt: 253 Goal Wt: 175 Had RNY on 7/10/13

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H.A.L.A B.
on 2/5/14 11:01 pm

RNY on 05/14/08

Steroids use should never be taken lightly. If you need it - you need it.. But liker with everything else - there are possible side effects. Any use of steroids can affect your own endocrine system, creating new isdues.

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"