Question:
What can someone who is post-op take for a simple headache?

I'm pre-op, surgery in 24 days. Will I be able totake pills? Or is there an adult liquid form of tylonal? I've seen people write about opening capsules and taken them that way, but, my thinking is, if it's in a capsule, it's in it for a reason. I was just wondering, for just plain old aches and pains, what should I take? Thank you :-)    — KellyJeanB (posted on April 20, 2003)

April 20, 2003
My surgeon says liquid tylenol very early on then regular plls after a month, but do ask your surgeon. Its not a problem.
   — bob-haller

April 20, 2003
i'm 4 days pre op, and asked my surgon the same question. he said to take adult liquid tylenol. i searched and finaly found it. you can find it at drugstore.com
   — mellyhudel

April 20, 2003
Please be aware that Liquid Tylenol has sugar in it in the form of high fructose corn syrup: <p> <b>Active Ingredients</b>Per 30 mL: Acetaminophen 1000mg<br> <b>Inactive Ingredients</b>Citric Acid; D&C Red #33; FD&C Red #40; Flavor; High Fructose Corn Syrup; Polyethylene Glycol; Propylene Glycol; Purified Water; Saccharin Sodium; Sodium Benzoate; Sorbitol <p> If you are sensitive to sugar, you could dump on the Liquid Tylenol as did my angel did during her hospital stay for her own RNY...JR
   — John Rushton

April 20, 2003
Surgeons have diffent opinions on post-op medications. Our surgeon starts Percocet tablets for pain the day after RNY surgery and resumes all previous medications on the day of discharge. He does not advocate cutting or crushing medications or taking liquids...also had no restrictions regarding capsules. Most bariatric surgeons only allow Tylenol (acetominophen) products for mild pain....no ibuprofen (Aleve, Motrin, etc...) or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications due to the risk of gastric irritation. Talk to your surgeon about his preferences so that you will be informed and prepared ahead of time. Best wishes!
   — Diana T.

April 20, 2003
Liquid Tylenol made me dump!!!!! Ask your doctor for all of the alternatives! Good Luck! I have not found a mild pain reliever that really works. I do take Celebrex for back pain though and it works decently with no real side effects.
   — Carol S.

April 21, 2003
Ask your surgeon if you can take Excedrin post-op, because they have new "QuickTabs" that dissolve in your mouth, they are the size of an alka seltzer tablet. No pill to swallow and no water needed.
   — beeda

April 21, 2003
I was also told that I could take liquid (children's) Advil. Of course, it has sugar too though!
   — eaamc

April 21, 2003
I take the Excedrin quick tabs and they work really well. I am 3 weeks out
   — Cindy G.