Post Op pain meds

[JonnyZ 3]

I'm counting down to a May 8th surgery date and I'm thinking about the pain after surgery and what the options are since we will be on a liquid diet. Do we get liquid meds? Anyone know?

[banditchic 83]

My surgeon prescribed 2 large bottles of liquid hydrocodone for me after surgery. I must admit that they made me sleep like a baby, and I used up every bit of it even after the pain was gone...oops!

[Ladydawg2009 39]

The first day in the hospital I had a pain pump. I didn't use it much tho. It made me very sleepy. After that I took a very small pill. My surgeon said not all meds had to be liquid. Depended on what it was and how it was absorbed.

[Mrs_Bulldog0509 3]

JonnyZ most likely it will be given thru your IV, Then liquid at home if you still need it. Good luck to you, my surgery is may 9th!!

[AuntB 19]

My doctor prescribed liquid pain meds but I was fortunate & didn't need them.