pmoore 6 Posted December 19, 2012 Surgery date is Dec 28th. I have VERY painful periods but manage with extra strength Tylenol every 6-8 hrs for 1st 2 days (4 grams/day). liquid Tylenol is 160 mg/5mL. How in the world am I going 2 b able 2 swallow that many teaspoons of Tylenol for 1st few months post-op? I've read/heard differing comments on whether sleevers can eventually take pills.< /p> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KickRocks 163 Posted December 19, 2012 This is one thing I have been worrying about also. My issue is Tylenol don't help me! The only thing that helps me is Ibuprofen! Hopefully if i lose weight my periods will not be so painful. (we can hope) 1 Valencia78 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
abridgie 73 Posted December 19, 2012 I thought i wouldn't be able to swallow pills but one of the Vitamins that was prescribed to me is like a typical pill size and the first few days it hurt to swallow with only an oz of Water but now it's fine (day 15) I use to pop ibuprofen like crazy because of being over weight my feet hurt but my doc said no more but honestly i'm walking 40 min's a day like i was told to do and my feet really don't hurt anymore. Good luck!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatherr 149 Posted December 26, 2012 I was swallowing pills immediately post op. I've been able to take ibuprofin, btu i try to take just Tylenol. I will tell you that my periods are sooooo much less painful now and require a lot less medication to stay comfortable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheCurvyJones 721 Posted December 26, 2012 I take an anti acid and a pain pill daily. You can also cut pills in half or crush them. As far as liquid meds go, you won't be chugging 4oz of liquid tylenol. You will be able to take a few tablespoons of medication as needed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thenewme@32 40 Posted December 31, 2012 I have real terrible cramps too! But my dr says ibuprofen adds acid to the stomach along with other symptoms the stomach shouldn't handle. So he suggested extra strength panodol or tyneol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
csawinski 3 Posted January 31, 2013 I take mydol complete there is no aspirin or nsaids in it and also has the same ingredients as excedrine Migraine without the aspirin … my dr approved it and it works for Migraines and cramps Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malexa03 18 Posted February 5, 2013 I just had uterine ablation on Weds. If you are done having babies and are tired of heavy periods and cramps, I highly recommend it! I wanted to get it before the sleeve so my iorn will hopefully start to go up too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites