Hydrocodone after surgery???

thechatrooper · June 18, 2005

I have heard some people say that it's bad to take tylenol & asprin after surgery. I get severe migranes and regularly take Hydrocodone 7.5/750...would this be included as a drug to stay away from??

Whenever I take my pills... I usually only take 1/2 at a time and chew them before swollowing them. What complications does taking Hydrocodone (vicodin) after lapband surgery cause ??

Thanks!

aileena · June 18, 2005

Most of the medicines you are to stay away from cause irratation to the lining of your stomach... leading to errosion.

You may want to talk to your band Dr, to see what s/he thinks.

Stacey1985 · June 18, 2005

this will help, I got this from my bandit group online, it's a real help.

meds.pdf

Rae · June 18, 2005

My surgeon gave me liquid hydrocodone to take for pain after surgery.

thechatrooper · June 18, 2005

Thank you Stacey!! That was a real help =) I'm glad I'm in the "safe" zone lol!

BTW.. It looks like you're doing awesome!! =) congrats!!

Stacey1985 · June 18, 2005

no problem! and thanks I got for my first fill on June 27th.

vinesqueen · June 18, 2005

also, you might want to take the meds with milk (if you can) since that will help coat the pouch. One of the other things to do is to drink a large glass of Water after taking the meds to help wash them out and down.

I break them in half but I don't chew them. (shudders at the thought)

KarenB · June 19, 2005

I got liquid hydrocodone before my banding & althought didn't need it that much, I was nice to know I had it, & when I used it, was great. It was also very useful for the plane ride home. Maybe that's why I don't remember the trip home!