7 days post op and i need help....

[roziecakes 20]

I am surprised that your doctor didn't prescribe you liquid pain meds. Darn! I think that the few times I've taken that liquid Vicodin has really helped me. It especially helped me sleep last night. Maybe you should call them and ask!

[jen120 23]

If you are still in a lot of pain, you need to be more aggressive with your doctor about pain medication. Tylenol does nothing for me. It never has. Even vicodin which is just tylenol with something to make you feel tired or drugged doesnt even make me drowsy. Doctors these days are so afraid to prescribe pain meds, but you shouldn't have to suffer. I'm sorry you are having pain and wish you a speedy recovery.

[Clown 1]

If you are still in a lot of pain, you need to be more aggressive with your doctor about pain medication. Tylenol does nothing for me. It never has. Even vicodin which is just tylenol with something to make you feel tired or drugged doesnt even make me drowsy. Doctors these days are so afraid to prescribe pain meds, but you shouldn't have to suffer. I'm sorry you are having pain and wish you a speedy recovery.

Uh... vicodin has hydrocodone in it, which is an opiate. It should be plenty to take the pain away. The tylenol in it is to help reduce the swelling.

[LVGirl 4]

They make adult dosage tylenol in liquid form-- I got mine at Walmart. I'm assuming your doc is suggesting children's tylenol because it's liquid, but they do make "regular" tylenol as well.

I bought the liquid Tylenol and it is "Rapid Release." It will be right by the regular Tylenol.

Also, I felt like pure crap up until about 4 days ago (I am 2 weeks post op today). It does get better. Walking will help you a lot with the gas pain and the Gas-X strips help out a lot.

[jen120 23]

Uh... vicodin has hydrocodone in it, which is an opiate. It should be plenty to take the pain away. The tylenol in it is to help reduce the swelling.

Uh...acetaminophen (tylenol) does not have an anti-inflammatory effect. Instead, it relieves pain by working centrally (in the brain) to switch off the perception of pain. Look it up.

Secondly, while hydrocodone may be effective for some, not all people respond the same way to every drug. Hydrocodone has no effect on me at all. I've been prescribed vicodin several times during my life with no relief of pain. I dont even bother filling the prescription because it is just a waste of money.

The main point I was making is that if you are still in pain despite what you have been prescribed, then you need to fight a little harder for some relief.