dramermom 6 Posted July 7, 2019 I'll be having my gastric sleeve surgery on Sunday July 14th in Mexico. The pain medication that they will be giving me is Ketorolac which is an NSAID. I've heard that NSAIDS should be avoided after sleeve surgery. Should I take this medication? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Briswife15 890 Posted July 7, 2019 I'm not a medical professional, but if it were me, I would stay away from NSAIDS --for life!Sent from my SM-N960U using BariatricPal mobile app 1 CyndieRI reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CyndieRI 251 Posted July 7, 2019 My surgeon told me the only OTC pain reliever I could take is Tylenol (for life)! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsmitty37 0 Posted July 7, 2019 I was told no ibuprofen, only tylenol as needed. Sent from my SM-G975U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tracyringo 503 Posted July 7, 2019 I take ibuprofen 800 prescribed to me by my bariatric NP . Sleeve patients here can take it, but not by pass patients. 3 lvidacovich, Losingit2018 and Bari_KS reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
303nursemom 34 Posted July 7, 2019 (edited) Toradol (Ketorolac) use among gastric surgeons varies, but it can be a great option for immediate post operative pain control. Because it is non-narcotic, it doesn’t cause the drowsiness that effects breathing or cause Constipation. To minimize risks of ulcers or kidney issues, I wouldn’t take more than 3-4 doses of Toradol during the course of your hospital stay. It is given IV form every 6-8hrs, so nothing for your stomach to absorb. If you require pain medication, the risks of Toradol in my opinion are far less then narcotics, but again it may be surgeon specific and only if you don’t have pre-existing kidney issues and/or a history of gastric ulcers. Do not take NSAIDS (Advil, Motrin, Aleve) by mouth at home without doctor approval however, Tylenol only. Tramadol is an oral pain medication option you may want to ask your doctor about if you are concerned about ulcers, but don’t want the drowsiness and constipation side effects of traditional narcotics like Oxycodone or Hydrocodone. https://www.soard.org/article/S1550-7289(17)30704-9/abstract Edited July 7, 2019 by 303nursemom 1 Sosewsue61 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moa 34 Posted July 10, 2019 On 7/7/2019 at 2:30 PM, 303nursemom said: Toradol (Ketorolac) use among gastric surgeons varies, but it can be a great option for immediate post operative pain control. I'm a medical professional and totally agree with you...my postop patients do fantastic with Toradol and I've given it for years with great results. But....I couldn't get my bariatric surgeon to agree to let me have it...so disappointed! I tried to convince him that since it was given IV it wouldn't affect my stomach, but he still wouldn't do it. Luckily I had very little postop pain. Unfortunately ibuprofen is the only med that helps me with pain...Tylenol does nothing. I used to get many headaches but since surgery I've only had a couple that didn't need meds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foxbins 625 Posted July 12, 2019 My ketolorac was a sublingual tablet so avoided irritating the stomach tissue. I am assuming that if your surgeon is prescribing it, he or she has weighed the benefits vs the risks. If you are concerned you should ask about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carrunda webb 13 Posted July 12, 2019 What type of pain medications are approved after the surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tracyringo 503 Posted July 12, 2019 Just now, Carrunda webb said: What type of pain medications are approved after the surgery. I was given liquid hydro Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carrunda webb 13 Posted July 12, 2019 Ok so where you able to walk afterwards? and how long was your stay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carrunda webb 13 Posted July 12, 2019 I just pray everything goes well and I can stop taking high blood pressure medication 1 Chardonnay40 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tracyringo 503 Posted July 12, 2019 16 minutes ago, Carrunda webb said: Ok so where you able to walk afterwards? and how long was your stay. Yes I could walk just fine and left the next morning. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carrunda webb 13 Posted July 12, 2019 Thanks so you where able to drink 64 oz of Water and 60mg of Protein which ones you tried. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J@Alabama 44 Posted July 12, 2019 On 07/11/2019 at 22:34, Carrunda webb said: Ok so where you able to walk afterwards? and how long was your stay. My surgery was done in Birmingham, AL as an outpatient. After surgery, I spent the night in a nearby hotel and the nurse came by and checked on me and then I saw the doctor the next morning before going home. (Surgery on Thursday returned to work on Monday) I didn’t have issues with pain and never took any pain medication. Best decision ever! (Surgery April 2018, down 80lbs) 1 Tracyringo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites