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Pain management AFTER Gastric Bypass
I recently (10.30.12) had the Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery, and now I ' take my pain medication (before surgery I would take 600mg Gabapentin 3x day & 2. 50mg Tramadol 4-6x day) now that I am feeling slightly better from surgery and ready to get back to work and an exercise routine, I really need my medications. I saw my pain management doctor last week and explained the situation, about gastric bypass people not being able to swallow pills and he gave me a topical cream. I tried the cream, and there is NO comparison, between the relief I get with my pills vs. this cream! I am so exasperated, and I need help! What are some suggestions that I can do or where I should look for help... (ideas I can take back to my P.M. Doctor!) Thanks!! -Jenni Green
Why can't we take pills? I take mine just fine and have never heard this before ?!?!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi!
Usually most patients can continue their pain medications as before with equal effect as before. If it is difficult for you to swallow pills, then you can opt for topical patches of fentanyl and other opiate pain medications. Please discuss this option with your doctor.
Take care!
Usually most patients can continue their pain medications as before with equal effect as before. If it is difficult for you to swallow pills, then you can opt for topical patches of fentanyl and other opiate pain medications. Please discuss this option with your doctor.
Take care!
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