Wasn't sure where to post since I don't think there is a Gastric Bypass section here (if there is.. sorry for posting in the wrong spot)

My surgery for the Gasric Bypass is August 3rd. I know it's a painful surgery and I'm allergic to Codein. Was wondering once I get home from the hospital how or what I would take for pain? Is there liquid meds by prescription?

I will be off for a minimum of 4 weeks- I'm hopeful my procedure goes well. And that I can begin exercising / walking right away. I'm very hopeful that my skin will shrink with my weight loss. I was told by many friends that exercising could help this process? So I'm all for it.

Hope everyone is doing well. Haven't been on this site for several days.

Lisa B

You are allergic to Codeine. Are you also allergic to hydrocodone (Vicodin/Lortab)? With a prescription there are several liquid hydrocodone products available.

That's good to know!

I don't handle pain all that well- So Liquid form is a good form!!! Codein does not like me! Makes me red and itchy all over!:001_tt2:

That's good to know!

I don't handle pain all that well- So Liquid form is a good form!!! Codein does not like me! Makes me red and itchy all over!:001_tt2:

So in top of being in pain, you're miserable and itchy too ... that sucks!

Hi Lisa,

We do have a section for other types of WLS and Jaffa Steve posts in the band section but your post does belong in this thread. I know you must be excited as the date nears and I'm looking forward to following your progress. FYI, if you have post-op nausea at home, they make zofran sub-lingual... it dissolves under your tongue. Post-op pain control in Mexico was sublingual torodol.

Why did I not get that sublingqual zorfan when pregnant........ those darn pills made me so illl......and we won't mention the pump!!!!!!!!!!!

Today the doctors office faxed me back the paper work for my surgery to turn into my work.

For the Gastric Bypass I will be off Aug 3 to August 31. So that's 4 weeks. Then they have on the form that for one year It will be optional to work 4 hour days - I guess this is a clause in case I have trouble?

24 days til surgery! I'm getting very excited!

Are you sure you are allergic? I thought I was allergic to Codeine too but then it was explained to me that the itching was a "side-effect" of the medication and that I should try Benadryl when taking Vicodin (a codeine derivative) and guess what, Benadryl did the trick - no more itching. I also get an itching side-effect from acrylic nail products and once again, Benadryl does the trick with that, too. So maybe what you are experiencing is a side-effect and not a true allergy. Just food for thought, so to speak.:biggrin0:

I get red all over and itch from the top of my head to the bottom of my toes.... the doc never tested me to see if I was allergic to Codein but said I was more than likely allergic to it-

So maybe i'm not? lol

I have itching problems with pain meds too, and was told it is a very common side effect with most pain meds.

I get red all over and itch from the top of my head to the bottom of my toes.... the doc never tested me to see if I was allergic to Codein but said I was more than likely allergic to it-

So maybe i'm not? lol

Itching is a side effect of narcotics for many people. Especially facial itching. It's caused by a release of histamines. That's why if one takes an antihistamine the itching is often times resolved.

I do not suggest people do this without talking to their doc, narcotics make you drowsy, antihistamines make you drowsy, some shouldn't be taking them together.

That's where I got the suggestion to take Benadryl.:thumbup:

That's where I got the suggestion to take Benadryl.:thumbup:

Some people that are extra sensitive to antihistamines (knock's em out) they are likely to experience the same with narcotics. In those people it might not be wise to combine the two drugs. That's why I suggested people talk to their doctors. Everyone is different.

And I agree with you - good advice.

Some people that are extra sensitive to antihistamines (knock's em out) they are likely to experience the same with narcotics. In those people it might not be wise to combine the two drugs. That's why I suggested people talk to their doctors. Everyone is different.