thoughts on pain and pain management
By PGee
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So, I should probably preface this with I either don't feel pain like most or I have vast experience in ignoring it really, really well LOL.....I'll save the gory details 
I've experienced my fair share of broken bones and surgeries over the years.
However, I just don't think we need to experience undue pain if it's avoidable.
After my gallbladder was removed, I took one pain killer the following day (don't remember what they gave me in the hospital)...sure it was sore, but nothing to write home about.....I'd rather be sore than loopy LOL I'm hoping the pain from VSG will be similar.
The surgeon's office told me they suport patients taking pain meds at night so they can sleep, but would prefer no pain meds during the day so patients can get in all their water, etc. following surgery, because if you're asleep during the day, you're not drinking.....sounds logical enough......
BUT if I have to, I'll be taking the pain meds....even if it's just 1/2 a dose to take the edge off......At this stage in my life, I'm too damn old to put up with unnecessary pain 
13 days and counting.......and you know I'll have a new post on pain post-op in 14 days or so LOL (still hard to believe us 8/6 sleevers are so close)
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