Pain Meds

How long did it take to get off the pain meds. I'm a week out and still taking every 4-6 he's around the clock should I be able to go longer. Not sure what is normal 

I only took it once the night I got home. I was more sore than anything. No pain really. Everyone I different. I have a high pain tolerance 

I took them for 2 weeks....Where is most of your pain? 

in my upper left  I asked doc about it because non of my other sites hurt at all. She said its because I have a stitch in the muscle there. 

I had them stop the pain pump in the hospital as it was causing the nausea.  They gave me oral once the first day and the next day before my ride home.  I took them at home every 8 hours the first day and than only at night for 3/4 more.

You should always get off as soon as comfortable for you.  You don't want to go to let it go to long and be in bad pain though.  The cause constipation and addiction so the sooner the better.

I only took mine for the first 2-3 days post-op, but everyone is different.  Try spreading out your doses and see how you feel.  

I'd also be careful because pain meds will make you constipated 

It is. Normal to need pain meds every 4-6 hrs at a week out. As time goes by you will need it less and less. Gl

As said above everyone is different I took mine for 3 days after I got home...  don't let your self be in pain but what if you did it every 5 to 7 hrs and then try a bit more see how it works ...nifty your in pain then keep taking them!!! :-)

♡ Kelly

I am 4 days out and switched to liquid Tylenol yesterday afternoon.