What is most commonly prescribed for pain after surgery? And how long was everyone on them? I'm asking because I'd really like to avoid taking opioids. Anyone use any alternatives in states where it's legal? If so what did you use and how didn you use it?

I was prescribed Tylenol with codeine both for my VSG back in 2011 and recently for my RNY.

i find that this particular medication is not that effective for treating my pain but alas, the pain is tolerable

Tylenol for after everything is healed. DO NOT take ibuprofen, Aleve, Naprosen, Aspirin etc.this can cause perforations at the staple sites. I work in an emergency department and I cant tell you how many times I have seen bari patients come in with abdominal pain only to find out they were taking NSAIDS

I didn’t get or need any pain meds after surgery. I just took Tylenol when needed. I was 3 days out yesterday and didn’t even take those.


HW: 311
SW: 255 VSG
CW: 252
First goal weight: 191 lbs
Second goal weight: 159 lbs
Goal weight: 142 lbs

5’6” 34 yo female in NC

I can't speak from experience, but maybe look into CBD oil. They sell it in preloaded vape pens or refillable cartridges. If it's legal where you live there are THC & CBD options that are targeted for pain

i haven’t gotten surgery yet (hoping for a july date) but am opposed to taking pain meds. i’m also allergic to codeine, which is what i’m sure they would give me otherwise. I was thinking that i would like to order some CBD oil/lotion (legal here in MA), does that seem like a good idea? have other people done that? if so, is it something i should ask the surgeon about or just do on my own

I’m a CBD oil distributor. It’s easily digestible, great for anxiety and relaxation, which is half of the pain battle. It is also helpful for pain. Doctors are indoctrinated NOT to like it because they don’t understand it. If you’d like info I’m happy to provide my site info. My email in karenatcbdbiocaredotcom. It’s legal everywhere as it is and agricultural product and contains no thc.