How long were you on pain meds after RNY?
Had surgery on Thursday June 26. I'm drinking some fluids without any problems and I'm able to walk a little but I do have quite a bit of pain on my left side by the rib cage. I was told that it can be because I still have the drain in me. I just wanted to know how long people are generally on the pain medications. I'm 4 days out and still needing them on a regular basis.
I had my RNY on Tuesday June 24, no drain, but had the same kind of pain you describe. Was told it could be atelectasis, when your lung kind of sticks to itself. After that I did the incentive spirometer religiously. The pain has diminished so that I don't need any pain med as of Sunday. Was able to walk about 45 min yesterday. Hope you feel better soon.
on 6/30/14 3:43 am
I took my prescribed pain meds on schedule (to prevent pain) for a week then switched to Tylenol for a week. That worked for me.
Laura in Texas
53 years old; 5'7" tall; HW: 339 (BMI=53); GW: 140 CW: 170 (BMI=27)
RNY: 09-17-08 Dr. Garth Davis
brachioplasty: 12-18-09 Dr. Wainwright; lbl/bl: 06-28-11 Dr. LoMonaco
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Had no narcotics after the day of surgery but I do have a high pain tolerance. Was able to drive the day after discharge - you know you can't drive until you have been off the pain meds for 24 hours!
The left side pain is where all the work is done and muscles are cut, so the pain may linger for a couple of weeks while it's healing.
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