Pain Medication Question

[taralynneRN59 20]

Hey, can anyone tell me what type of pain medication used, and for how long? I usually take Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxor for procedures because I am allergic to opoids (codeine; vicodin; percocet; ultram). Since Ibuprofen will be out due to risk of bleeding, that does not leave much! Also, an overnight stay or 2? I know I will be talking to the physician before than, but wanted to get ideas. All pre-op stuff done by end of week and then paperwork sent in for final approval!! Hoping for 1st or 2nd week of November! This site getting me through a lot of "nervous empty time"!! Better than to just sit and think about the worst! Thanks!

[Ready4success 380]

I stayed overnight due to n/v. I had a Dilaudid pump, which I never used. I was given Toradol post op, and I had IV Tylenol, which was more than enough for the pain. My surgeon uses the On-Q pump, so I was pretty numb the first 3 days, anyway.

[iegal 460]

I just had Tylenol 3 in liquid form which I only took once on day 3...and that was to sleep.

Every surgeon is different and will decide how long you need to stay. Talk to your surgeon to see what he/she normally prescribes. As you know we all have different pain tolerances. Sad to admit I am a wimp. To me, this was uncomfortable and way less pain than my c-section.

Of course I had VSG as outpatient surgery, had no pain pump, no leak test, no cathedar, no drain and was in my own bed that night. Nurses not waking me up at every hour helped too. Low risk patient and yes, I was aware VSG was outpatient prior to surgery.

Good luck on your upcoming appointments...and surgery. Ask a lot of questions of surgeon.

[joyful noise 101]

I am allergic to Tylenol (severely) and usually take Aleve. I was told no more Aleve, so I guess I will have to "muddle through".

I told the surgeon this and we'll see what happens after my surgery on Friday.

[NDN_RN 527]

Their are a multitude of narcotics without tylenol for pain. I know, I hate narcotics too, but I hate pain more. They will not leave you to your pain, don't worry.

Done Did It!

[NDN_RN 527]

I had Roxycet first, which made me super dizzy, they changed that to toradol, which was fantastic, but because it is an IV NSAiD they would not let me have anymore at home. They sent me home with Dilaudid 2 mg, I took one at 5 am when my tummy started to scream, for 2 mornings. No more pain

Done Did It!

[lessofmeismore 1,405]

I had toradol (so?) As well and it worked great but they only gave it to me once. I believe it was something about possible bleeding.

I went home with lortab liquid.< /p>