Post-Op Meds Question

This weekend, while moving boxes to my garage to prepare for putting our house on the market, I was reminded that I may eventually need pain and anti-inflammatory meds again.  I have already had one lower back surgery and with advanced degenerative disk disease, I may need it again in the future. 

My question is what would I take if this happened post-op?

I have a couple of herniated discs and I have been takeing the following since 2000.

Hydrocodone - (vicotin)
Tramadol
Advil

You shouldn't mix hydrocodone with tylenal because it alredy has it mixed in.  Some doctors will tell you not to take the advil, but I have had no problems and my doctors keep a good check on my liver function so that if I would have a problem they will catch it early.  I have had no stommach issues with the advil.

Thank you.

I ask because of the size of the pills and also because my wife (2008 RNY) said that they wouldn't allow anti inflammatories because it will cause ulcers.  I just want to make sure that I am prepared when and if that time ever comes.

Anti-inflammatories can cause ulcers for anyone, the risk is just a little greater after WLS, that doesn't mean you can't use them.  Make sure your Dr ok's it before you use them.  I understand why you were asking, I'm just saying that you don't need to worry about not having pain med choices post WLS, there are plenty of options. 

Robert,

Thanks for the info. I will make sure to discuss this with the doc to figure out what would be right for me.

Scott H.

All good advice, but the best is to check with your doctor.  Mine is pretty adamant about NO NSAIDS, which pretty much limits me to Tylenol of varying strengths.