Note to August losers!

Had my pre-op this afternoon and everything went super-duper. I am so EXCITED now. YEAHHHHHHHH! But I found out something very interesting... There are meds that you need to stop as far away as a month before surgery. I had no idea and was still taking two of them (Motrin and BC pills)! I was so scared that it would postpone my surgery but Brett explained to Dr. Iragu that I did not know and I promised to stop immediately. Dr. Iragu thought about it and said I was OK. WHEW! So anyway, I just want to warn my fellow August losers and those beyond to find out at least a month before if any meds you take should be stopped. I guess mine were so-so and I got lucky but I'd hate to see any of you that might be on other meds have a problem (and possible postponement!) PS. At your pre-op the office will provide you with a helpful info packet about pre-op testing, the hospital, prep for your surgery....

Kitty, Thanks so much for thinking of us and passing the information on...to us August loser. This will help me in my selection of meds if needed for(headaches, sinus, etc.) to BEAWARE! thanks again.. Shay

Shay, Glad I could help! We are all in this TOGETHER. I was so frightened I was going to have to postpone my surgery -- thank goodness, I didn't have to! It would be a big shame if it happened to any of us!

Thanks for the info. I was just sitting here thinking I should take something for the bad cramps I have, because I stopped the BC pill for the surgery

Denice, No problem! I want to help whoever I can. Be careful so when you go to your pre-op you don't have to panic like I did! I was so relieved when Dr. Iragu said it was OK as long as I stopped immediately. I know the pill makes you more prone to blood clots so I am pretty sure it has to do something with that. My medical history is free of blood clots, so....yeah!