What to do for pain relief...

cosean · April 2, 2007

Prior to being banded I was on NSAIDS and Darvocet (sometimes even Dilaudid) for pain relief for my legs and feet. My bones fracture easily and most everything is held together with plates and screws now. Obviously after being banded I can't take any of those. Other than tylenol what do people take for pain from other issues, accidents or injuries? I can use lydoderm (sp?) pain Patches but I can't cover myself from knees to toes. I assume as I near my goal weight this will get better but until then...What? I would appreciate any suggestions. I am sure my PCP will call in a prescription for whatever I suggest but he is quite unfamiliar with the band and doesn't know what is acceptable.

Thanks

Machele · April 2, 2007

After my surgery I was given liquid Lortab. It killed the pain, but the taste was terrible. From what I know about Darvocet, you can still continue to take it, but you will have to get a pill crusher so not to get stuck. You can use applesauce or yogert to cut the taste of the crushed pill. Good luck!

fabfatgrl · April 2, 2007

I'd ask your surgeon for recommendations.

Kat817 · April 2, 2007

Have you discussed your personal situation with your surgeon? He should be the best one to know what the surgery will allow for pain medication, and what precautions to take. For instance, when I have to have pain meds, I am usually given Demerol, due to multiple drug allergies, but when I was banded they gave me Mepergan Fortes (sp?), saying it was the Demerol, with a stomach calming agent as well, that it would be easier on my stomach. I never took any---didn't need it, but I don't have the chronic pain issues you do. My thoughts would be to get a list of approved pain meds from the band Dr., to take to the primary Dr. Maybe as your weight goes down you will need less!!! What wonderful incentive!!!

Kat

NurseTeresa · April 17, 2007

Cosean...there is no reason you should be forced only with tylenol as an option. We send our patients out with vicoden(lortab), percocet and occassionally darvocet due to allergies. Drs dont care to give darvocet too often due to the long term effects it has and the effects it has on older adults. Hope this helps. Call your surgeon and talk to him. If he isnt willing to help...go talk with your physican and go over your allergies and have him give you something for the pain. Liquid has nasty after taste but goes down easily. The pills can be crushed and put in applesauce or yougert etc. Good luck with getting your pain controlled soon!