12 weeks post op, new drains, and pain meds?

Jmbrown081
on 5/8/12 4:02 pm
 Ok, so, I seriously need your opinions. I just got two new drains put in above my back incision. One in each seroma. The problem is, it's painful to sit, especially in a car, or to sleep on my back or sides. I'm 12 weeks post op, so I have absolutely no pain from my incision or anything else, just from my new drains. I've tried aleve, and tylenol, but neither help. I took my last left over Vicodin, and that made it so much better... Would I be out of line to call my surgeons office tomorrow and ask for a refill on that prescription? What would you guys do? Does any one have any other tips on pain relief? I'm willing to try anything.
godzilla
on 5/8/12 4:10 pm - Israel
I am so sorry for your continued suffering!
I have read about Arnica Montana on some sites and I think Lee also mentioned it.
Definitely ask for a refill or some other narcotic. You do not need to remain in pain needlessly and by now the PS should know you well enough to know you
won't abuse your pain meds.
As we say in Hebrew "Refua Shelayma" -a complete healing and may it be quickly already!
Mikimi in Israel
Iam_with_the_Band
on 5/8/12 4:29 pm
 I think there is nothing wrong with calling your doctor for more pain meds. You have suffered a lot and at 12 weeks you deserve to have some relief. I am so sorry.

12/09 and 6/11, 9 skin removal procedures with Dr. Sauceda in Monterrey Mexico
Revised to the Sleeve after losing 271 lbs with the LapBand. 

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