So i am going over a powerpoint presentation that the hospital sent over basically telling you what happens once i arrive at the hospital, during surgery and after. One thing is they are not providing any kind of the good pain medication (narcotics) WTF lol. Heck when i get my wisdom teeth taken out they give you some. Looks like i am gonna have to make a call and stock up on some before surgery just incase.

On 4/7/2022 at 10:24 PM, The Greater Fool said:

My surgeon had no general rule against NSAIDs, as he preferred to look at each person as an individual, each of which have different needs.

My surgeon is like this too. After 12 months he said I could have the occasional NSAID if needed. I was to take them rarely (maybe every couple of months or so). Only take one tablet at a time & keep to a low total daily dose & only for a day or 2. Last Wednesday, my oozing discs decided to throw a tantrum. Took a NSAID mid morning, another one mid afternoon but no more. Battled through it on Thursday but the pain wasn’t quite as bad. Only twinges now.

I can tell you from my experience, the only pain meds they gave me in the hospital was Tylenol. With that being said I had absolutely no pain at all, the only thing I couldn't do was bend to put my socks on. However they did give me a prescription for 10 oxys that I never used.

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If you have gas pains walk walk walk! Sounds crazy but it’s so important! I came home on 4-6 after my RNY revision. 3 doses of Tylenol has been all I needed. No narcotics. I had a few days worth but never needed anything. I hope you find relief with the diverticulitis flare ups. I would imagine with more mindful food choices and good hydration they will be few and far between. Less inflammation and less husks and nuts.

Be Well!

Tina