So scared of gas pains...on methadone..hope pain meds work

[ginalariccia81 3]

Have spoken with my surgeon about my methadone prescription and my immunity to narcotics. They will have to put me on a high dose of pain meds or I will feel pain....haven't used in six years but clearly I have to have pain meds as my dr feels the same way. He said he will tell my anasteshalogist that I need high doses then normal. Hope that works out..I, not nervous of surgey I enjoy it. Just don't wanna be in pain cause someone doesn't give me enough pain meds Anyone have this experience or hear of anything?

[ginalariccia81 3]

Have spoken with my surgeon about my methadone prescription and my immunity to narcotics. They will have to put me on a high dose of pain meds or I will feel pain....haven't used in six years but clearly I have to have pain meds as my dr feels the same way. He said he will tell my anasteshalogist that I need high doses then normal. Hope that works out..I, not nervous of surgey I enjoy it. Just don't wanna be in pain cause someone doesn't give me enough pain meds Anyone have this experience or hear of anything?

[aba9903 35]

A lot of people get a Dilaudid pain pump. If your pain isn't controlled make sure you let your nurses know. They are there for that. I also had a "medicine ball" which was a catheter of lidocaine placed underneath the top layer of my skin in my stomach and I carried the bottle around. There are many ways to manage your pain along with the narcotics. Try not to worry too much about that part. Good luck!

[thermo2000 24]

Because I am having surgery in Mexico, and was told I would be discharged with no pain meds, I am scared to death.

[deaddemmama 474]

Have spoken with my surgeon about my methadone prescription and my immunity to narcotics. They will have to put me on a high dose of pain meds or I will feel pain....haven't used in six years but clearly I have to have pain meds as my dr feels the same way. He said he will tell my anasteshalogist that I need high doses then normal. Hope that works out..I' date=' not nervous of surgey I enjoy it. Just don't wanna be in pain cause someone doesn't give me enough pain meds Anyone have this experience or hear of anything?[/quote']

Is there a pain management team on staff? Ask your surgeon if you can have a consult with them prior to surgery.

[Kat23 47]

Because I am having surgery in Mexico' date=' and was told I would be discharged with no pain meds, I am scared to death.[/quote']

I had surgery in New York and was discharged with just Tylenol. It was uncomfortable but tolerable.

[stcyt 6]

Because I am having surgery in Mexico' date=' and was told I would be discharged with no pain meds, I am scared to death.[/quote']

No worries thermo2000. Its scary but you will be okay. I was discharged from Mexico hospital with an NSAID, basically advil. I ended up not taking them because i didnt really need them. Good luck with your surgery!!

[TurnThePage 220]

I did not need ANY pain medication except the first day after surgery, not even a Tylenol.

Good for you, getting your life back on track!

[thermo2000 24]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. You all have put my mind at ease. I was very scared of the pain with no pain med because of what I heard some others saying.