My surgery is less than a week away and I'm in a little pain from pulling a muscle from working out. Do any of you know what I can take to help with the pain? I've heard that you're not supposed to take certain medications at least a week prior to surgery.

Thanks for your help!

I was told only Tylenol. No aleve, advil etc... They are very hard on your stomach.

Good luck!

Yes. Tylenol only. Asprin, Aleve, Ibuprophen, etc. thin your blood and could cause bleeding. I get pain in my back when on my feet too long. Yesterday and today have been pretty hard. One dose of Tylenol has helped significantly (and getting off my feet). Try heating pad/ice with Tylenol. Not as good as pain pills, I know, but it helps. Good luck!

I'd call the surgeons office just to double check. When I had my band, I was able to take ibuprofen up until 24 hours prior to my surgery. Of course, the band may be different.

I guess all surgeons are different, I take strong pain meds for my back and legs, my surgery is 9-11 and I will continue my meds to and including 9-10.