@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.