So I'm super stressed out on the 23ed I pulled my groin muscle so bad that I can't sleep or walk. Sitting down and getting up to use the restroom has been a toss of a coin if I'm gonna be able to. So I'm taking muscle relaxer and Vicodin. I'm scheduled in Las Vegas on Monday. Surgery the 32st. I just realized that Vicodin is a nasid! No one is at blossom bariatrics to answer my calls or emails I've been sending. So I don't even know if I should drive the 8 hrs there or not. Anyone have any advice.

Do you have an on call Dr? They Usually have an on call dr for emergencies that can be reached.

So I'm super stressed out on the 23ed I pulled my groin muscle so bad that I can't sleep or walk. Sitting down and getting up to use the restroom has been a toss of a coin if I'm gonna be able to. So I'm taking muscle relaxer and Vicodin. I'm scheduled in Las Vegas on Monday. Surgery the 32st. I just realized that Vicodin is a nasid! No one is at blossom bariatrics to answer my calls or emails I've been sending. So I don't even know if I should drive the 8 hrs there or not. Anyone have any advice.

Feel better! Does the prescribing doc know you are scheduled for surgery Monday?

I had the pills from last year. And no dr on call :0(

When were you going to drive out? I would start calling them at 8am tomorrow and try every 30 minutes until then. Are you going to a hospital or clinic. They should have a main switchboard. Call the number and tell them you need to contact one of the bariatric surgeons ASAP. I would stop the vicodin now and just use a warm compress or heating pad.You may be able to be cleared to still have surgery on Monday.

I had the pills from last year. And no dr on call :0(

I would defiantly cease taking them right away especially since they're an old script. Sorry you are in pain. Feel better. ????

I've tried the I'm at a clinic and I will try to make it tonight with out the pain pills. I've broken so many bones in my life and this is worse.

Well I finally talked to my pcp. He said to keep taking the pills this weekend and see him Monday. From what I described I could of done more damage. Then the nail in the coffin. Your test show some irregularities. You will have to see a cardiologist before I sign off on this surgery. I'm a cash client so I've already paid a percentage. And got in on a great deal before the end of the year... Now lord only knows. My other half

Is stresses over irregularities and I help by using Redd Foxx's heart attack skit. I know I'm not nice. So big test is to stay on the pre op

Diet even though I feel like it may be for not.

Just saw this thread.

Vicodin is NOT an NSAID.

It's just hydrocodone and Tylenol (acetaminophen). Neither are NSAIDs.

The only advice was to inform her team.

Edited December 27, 201411 yr by BLERDgirl

Reread the OP.

Reread the OP.

I was editing as you posted this. My bad.

Vicodin® HP, is an opioid narcotic analgesic and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used in the management of chronic pain. Each dose of Vicodin® ES contains hydrocodone bitartrate 10 mg and acetaminophen 660 mg.

The Internet says it is a NSAIDs

Acetaminophen is Tylenol. Not an NSAID. Your surgeon is the final authority, but that doesn't sound like an NSAID to me.

Susan

http://www.vicodin.com/

contain two different ingredients: hydrocodone (an opioid pain medicine) and acetaminophen (a non-aspirin pain ... These drugs can cause breathing problems at high doses or in sensitive patients.

Edited December 27, 201411 yr by HappygoSusan

One last time. Vicodin IS NOT an NSAID. It is not today, nor was it ever an NSAID.

Btw, @, that pulled groin muscle sucks. I've done that a few times and they are painful and seem to take forever to heal. However, this delay may have spared you from a potential complication that you had no idea even existed.

That surgical practice may still honor the deal you were given. Things like this happen all of the time and I think you'll be surprised at their flexibility, especially since there's a medical reason for the delay. Good luck to you!