Medication tramadol or ultram?

Does anyone use a medication called tramadol or ultram? My primary doctor wanted to give me an alternative to tylenol, but I didn't know if rny patients could use this particular medication. Kim M.

Call your surgeon and ask him/her. That is the best thing you could do. Hugs, Trish

I wish I could. The surgeon I used was deployed in the military, and the hospital where I had my surgery has closed. I feel very abandoned for having had such a major life changing procedure. My primary doctor is trying to help, but I definitely need to find a surgeon who will take on another drs. patient. UGH! Thanks for your reply. Kim M.

I'm no doc, but should be safe. I know of other WLS patients who use it. It is a bit stronger than anything over the counter... Valena

It is good to know other WLS patients have used it successfully. That helps me to feel more comfortable. Thank you, Kim M.

Is ultram for back pain? I will call my surgeon's ofc and ask them. Joan M

You are such a sweetie Joan. Thanks for trying to help me. Are you getting excited? Our anniversary of our surgery is just around the corner! Kim M.

ALL I KNOW IS NO NSAIDs, NO ASPIRIN OR ASPIRIN PRODUCTS, NO TIME-RELEASED & NO CAPSULES. WHAT I DID WAS GIVE ALL THIS INFO (ALONG WITH A LIST OF GOOD/BAD DRUGS I HAVE) TO MY PHARMACIST AT WALGREENS & HE PUT IT IN MY RECORDS. HE HAS CAUGHT MEDICATION ERRORS OR MEDICATION COMBINATION PROBLEMS 3 TIMES FOR ME SINCE MY SURGERY. IF YOU CAN'T TALK WITH A GASTRIC BYPASS SURGEON (best choice), THEN TALK WITH YOUR PHARMAIST. I HAD TO EXPLAIN WHY NO TIME-RELEASED MEDS TO MY CARDIOLOGIST; YOU'D THINK A SPECIALIST LIKE THAT WOULD ALREADY KNOW. MOST DOCTORS HAVE NO IDEA OF OUR SPECIAL NEEDS AFTER GASTRIC BYPASS. I HAVE A LIST OF GOOD/BAD DRUGS ... I'LL SEND IT THROUGH YOUR PROFILE AS IT IS QUITE LONG. GOD BLESS YOU ... DAWN & NICK

You know, I never thought about giving my list to my pharmacist at Walgreens, but that is such a wonderful idea. You are one smart cookie! Kim M.

I just got call from my surgeon...we can take Ultram....now I will take it for my knee. Hope you feel better. Joan