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I had my surgery June 3rd and was sent home the next day. I was given pain meds while in the hospital but my doctor told me once home to use Tylenol or Advil. Has anyone else experianced this. Thanks

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Yes...i was told to take tylenol only!

They prescribed me liquid hdrocodeine tylenol for pain...i was in the hospital on wed released Thursday..Im thankful that I didnt need the pain meds, NO PAIN i was sore when i woke up each morning but once I walked around the soreness was gone!

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Hmmm. I get sleeved on 6-11-14 and they are not releasing me till 6-13-14. I wish I could go home sooner!

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I was sent home with a pain med prescription..I used the pain meds for 3 days, and didn't need anything after that, including any over-the-counter pain meds.

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I'm surprised about the Advil. Most surgeons say NO Advil.

I never needed pain meds after surgery, so if you're feeling good, then you don't need it.

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Advil upsets the stomach lining so this is sulu reprising to hear. I was told not to take that, aspirin or ibuprofen at all prior to f after the surgery. Tylenol only. And the walking helped more than any pain medication.

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I'm 5 days out . My doctor gave me liquid hydrocodone. And told me to take children's Motrin with it . He said that it would help with the pain . And it has help me . But I do know a lot of people say there doctor said not to take it. So I really don't know.

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I am a nurse. I have taken care of many patients who have the surgery we always tell them no Aspirin and no Advil. It puts you at risk for bleeding.

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I agree with sa1976. Motrin can cause stomach bleeding. And with those staples internal your asking for problems. I'm also in nursing and I was advised against it. Even weeks after my surgery. I'm 9 weeks out and have lost 40 pounds.

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I have stop taking it . I go in the morning for my check up. Thanks to y'all for letting me know .

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