Annieof2

I am wanting to have the Mini Gastric Bypass. The problem is pain control. Through my research I see most surgeons in Mexico only prescribe Toradol AKA Supradol. This medication is classified as a NSAID. I have allergies to NSAIDs and develop Steven Johnsons Syndrome; imagine your oral mucus membranes and your "lady parts" turning into big ulcerations. This is EXTREMELY painful. Fortunately, this does not happen with Toradol but because of my decreased kidney function I have been advised by my urologist to only take Toradol for kidney stones and only if absolutely necessary. I have reached out to Bariatric Pal and other Medical Tourism planners and cannot get them to respond. I assume they think I am a narcotic junkie. What I am searching for is a surgeon that is willing to prescribe a narcotic that is metabolized in the liver to prevent more kidney damage. If anyone has had a surgeon that prescribed something other than an anti-inflammatory can you please post or send a private message? Thank you in advance and for taking time to read my post.

I have MULTIPLE medication allergies. Unfortunately I learned the hard way that "we/patients" must educate ourselves on all prescribed medications. I have had anaphylactic reactions because healthcare providers did not bother to read my list of medical allergies. So after 2 anaphylactic reactions and 2 Stephen's Johnson Syndrome reactions I do not take anything without first researching the medication.

@RealScoobyDoo THANK You for your response! It is nice how well the conversation goes with the representatives until we reach the topic of post-op pain control. I am sure due to all of the media exposure on opioid abuse and misuse their mental “red flags” go up. Most disappointing of all, Dr. Illian was my “first choice.” I reached out directly to Bill Yanez with Bariatric Pal over a week ago with questions on post-op pain control and have not had any response; not even “I am sorry but we cannot help you.” Summerset’s response was well intentioned, I hope. I doubt that she realizes their actual chemical compounds. Paracetamol is acetaminophen a.k.a. Tylenol. In addition, she stated MGB patients are “not allowed” NSAIDs post-op yet her suggested Novalgin is in fact a very powerful NSAID. After researching Novalgin, it contraindicated for me because of my history of Bronchial Asthma. I have had multiple abdominal surgeries for endometriosis and lysis of adhesions. Because of all of my scar tissue, my surgery will be more complicated and has a risk of being an “open” surgery. In either case, it is my hope to have a post-op pain control plan in place BEFORE it is needed. My original post was created in hopes of receiving recommendations of surgeons that are willing to offer several post-op plans. If my only post-op options are “Tylenol” or NSAID’s that could potentially kill me…..then I will just stay fluffy. Again, thank you @RealScoobyDoo for taking time to respond to my post.