6 days out and back to the surgeon I go... not enough pain medication was the problem

I was not taking enough of the pain medication.I am taking 7.5 mg of hydrocodone and 500 mg of Tyl.Every 6 hours now.It helps alot.I need to take my MOM every 24 hours also.I am doing well with the eating and drinking part but the pain is so bad in the upper part of my rib cage.The Dr said if he didn't do the extensive work he did then he would have had to cut me .SO glad he did not do it .Dee

Hi Dee, I am glad to hear from you. I am so sorry that you are still having so much pain. I am GLAD that you are doing ok with the protein and drinking. I know you are thankful that the Dr. did not have to do your surgery open!!! I hope you are feeling better soon! Pat

Dee I'm so glad youre better. You will need the meds less and less as time passes but while you have the need, use it. . .gotta keep the gate closed to it. Gail

Glad you are having better pain control now! This is an important lesson for those of us still pre-op (Note to self: take enough pain medicine)...I hope you feel better each day! Aramat