Luraine 9 Posted August 8, 2015 (edited) Hi , I have a question & not sure if anyone can help answer. I am 41 years old & my gastric sleeve surgery is scheduled in 3 weeks . They are sending me for pre-admission testing , on August 13 about 6 days away. They are doing a blood test , urinalysis , ekg & chest X-ray. Does anyone know how long hydrocodone will show up in these test. I had taken one by mistake today. My adult daughter & I were doing some major rehab on her house . I asked for a extra strength Tylenol & she gave me the bottle & it had 2 pills in it. I without much thought, or observation took one . An hour later I realized that pill was much stronger than an Otc Tylenol, & I felt very nauseous . So I looked in the bottle she gave me out of curiosity , I realized that she had put 2 hydrocodone in the bottle . ( she had previous dental surgery) Will this be an issue for me with my upcoming pre-admission testing? Edited August 9, 2015 by Luraine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pejela 45 Posted August 8, 2015 Shouldn't be, they are checking your cholesterol, if you are anemic and other stuff but not drugs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emily9654 12 Posted August 8, 2015 Yes I agree with Pejala! They're checking your overall health and things to watch for to show you would have a hard time with the surgery. You should be fine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted August 8, 2015 What I would be worried about is your willingness to take a prescription/controlled med that wasn't prescribed for you. You have got to be very vigilant post-op and ONLY take meds that are prescribed or recommended for you. Doctors really do take into account a range of variables when prescribing meds for each individual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShrinkingPeach 1,291 Posted August 8, 2015 Agreed, it won't be a problem and lesson learned I am sure. Relax you will be fine! Good luck on your surgery! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robfromnj 7 Posted August 8, 2015 Nothing to worry about! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luraine 9 Posted August 9, 2015 (edited) Inner surfer girl , might wanna reread my thread . The med was in a over the counter bottle ,that my daughter had placed in a tylonol bottle when she had dental surgery. I did not take it on purpose. Edited August 9, 2015 by Luraine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted August 9, 2015 Inner surfer girl , might wanna reread my thread . The med was in a over the counter bottle ,that my daughter had placed in a tylonol bottle when she had dental surgery. I did not take it on purpose. Glad to hear. I know you didn't do it but just underscores the importance of being very careful with prescription meds. I hope she realizes now why you aren't supposed to store them in other than the original labeled bottles.< /p> Best of luck with your surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slvarltx 332 Posted August 9, 2015 (edited) Mine was not a drug screen, so I would not be worried. Additionally, hydrocodone has a very short 1/2 life and metabolizes very quickly out of the body, so even if they were screening for it, it wouldn't show up 6 days later in the blood. Edited August 9, 2015 by slvarltx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VSGAnn2014 12,992 Posted August 9, 2015 It'll be no problem. Best wishes on your upcoming surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleevenv 483 Posted August 10, 2015 Just don't make that mistake after surgery! I blew out my shoulder 4 weeks after surgery and my orthopedic doc gave me Tylenol with codeine. I took one because it was smaller than an M&M and thought size-wise it'd be ok. WRONG! I thought I was having a heart attack! My stomach, back and chest were in horrible pain and spasms. I repeatedly dry heaved and then threw up slime three times. I won't ever take a pain pill again! After my shoulder surgery next month, I want the liquid pain meds my bariatric surgeon gave me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WorkinOnMe 596 Posted August 14, 2015 It won't be an issue. I was on prescription pain meds when I went for my pre-op screening. They are looking more for things that could cause complications. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
