In the past, I've always gotten really sick if I take pain meds (like vicodine) on an empty stomach. Sometimes even Motrin will upset my stomach if I don't eat a carb serving with them... what is it like after surgery when you not only don't WANT to eat, but CAN'T eat?

I hope that doesn't sound like a stupid question, but I'm such a wuss when it comes to pain! LOL

Thanks.

Wendy

I didn't have to take any pain meds after the 4th post-op day...I'm not really sure if this answers your question, though.

When I was post op I would have some yoghurt and then take my medicine, I have an issue taking painkillers on an empty stomach

In the hospital they gave me medicine in my IV for nausea. You can get a prescription if you are nauseous at home too.

You should always take any pain meds with whatever food depending on stage you are on. You can take it with a Protein drink.

they gave me loratab, a liquid pain med. went down easy, made me feel better. I didn't have to take any after my 2nd night home. (3rd night after surgery)

In the past, I've always gotten really sick if I take pain meds (like vicodine) on an empty stomach. Sometimes even Motrin will upset my stomach if I don't eat a carb serving with them... what is it like after surgery when you not only don't WANT to eat, but CAN'T eat?

I hope that doesn't sound like a stupid question, but I'm such a wuss when it comes to pain! LOL

Thanks.

Wendy

Here's another way of looking at it: I found out my last night in the hospital that I'm allergic to Vicodin - they were transitioning me to oral meds and after my first dose OMG the itchies! Only good thing is they gave me benadryl so I finally got some sleep. The upshot, though: I came home on Extra Strength Tylenol, with Tylenol PM at night to help me sleep, and I've done just great (surgery was this past Monday). I did take the ES Tylenol every 6 hours like clockwork the first couple days, but haven't had anything at all today (day 5) because I forgot if you can imagine.

Maybe you won't need to be on narcotics.

Good luck. You'll do fine.