Should I refuse the pain pump?

One of the things I've been told is that I'll be given a pain pump when the surgery is done. But I really don't want one. With my third c-section, they took the pump away in about 8 hours because I never pushed the botton. With my fourth c-section, I took no pain medications (refused them all) and was just fine and walking within 18 hours of surgery.

Do I really *need* a pain pump?

I really do NOT like the feeling I get from pain medications and I react to both demerol and codeine, so I had morphine for my 3rd c-section. I did NOT enjoy the sensation.

Just wondering and hoping for opinions.

Susan

Hi Susan, I just had plastic surgery 8 weeks and I had a pain pump.   I  believe the pain pump that they are talking about is the one with the morphine.   I had that too but I had one that was inserted under the skin that automaticly pumped medicine into my body before I felt the pain.  It was WONDERFUL but the other one made me nauseus.   I do think that you can refuse the one that pumps the morphine.   I didn't pu**** after the first day.    Are you having WLS or Plastic surgery ??   I hope that my input will help you to make your decision.   Oh...there was no pain when the pain pump was removed and it lasted for 3 days. Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

I will be having RNY. I'm still much too heavy to even think about plastic surgery.

I believe that this pain pump will be the push when you need pain relief vs constant flow.

Susan

Susan, You might want to check with your surgeon as to which one that they do.   They may do both.   The reason that I mentioned that to you is my bariatric surgeon now uses those in all his bariatric patients.   I didn't have one 20 months ago when I had my RNY.    But I did have one with my PS and it was WONDERFUL !!!!   I did have the morphine pump too and it made me sick.   Good luck to you....just ask your surgeon which pain pump is he talking about the one inserted under the skin or the one in your veins.   Good luck to you...we will be praying for you. Hugs and blessings !!!  Vivian

Vivian, I've never talked to you on OH, but I recognize you from Dr. Kim's seminars.  You have talked at two seminars that I have been to and I told my husband all about your journey.  I am so proud of you and want to thank you for talking at the seminars so people like me who haven't had surgery yet get to talk to a actual patient instead of just 'getting the facts' from Dr. Kim.  My surgery is August 6 and I am so excited.  I should be discharged the day of the support group so I won't be at that one, but maybe we can talk a different time??  Thanks for being such an inspiration. Julie

Julie, If you are scheduled for surgery I do believe that you are welcome to attend any of the support groups that he has.   We have one this wednesday night from 6 to 7 in Pam's office.     It is room ( I believe 305 ).   It is where you have your pre op class.    We have a really great group there.    Thanks so much.   I love to talk about my journey and all that I have been through.    It wasn't easy but it wasn't real hard either.   I usually tell people just be sure to really read those labels in the stores good.   There are so many items that have sugar in it that can give you dumping syndrome.    I had my first dumping syndrome on BBQ sauce of all things.   And to top it all off.   I only had a small bite of chicken with it on it.   It was KC Master Piece original.   Now I buy KC Master piece Classic blend....it has NO sugar in it.   LOL   You will love Dr. Kim....he is fantastic.   He is so supportive of all his patients but I have been told that if you don't do what he says that he will really tell you about it too.  LOL   He said that I was his ideal patient.   LOL  Trust me....I wasn't perfect.....I just didn't let him know that.   LOL  Well....Congradulations on your surgery date.    Remind me and I will come to the hospital and visit you while you are there.   You have a wonderful week !!! Hugs and blessings ~~~ Vivian

ALL MEDS ARE OPTIONAL  ALL MEDICAL PROCEDURES ARE OPTIONAL you have the right to refuse any meds and any test you want - you just have to evaluate what it is worth to you - will your doc refuse to do your surgery if you refuse the pain pump? will it be one that only works when you pu**** - if so compromise with him - he hooks it into your IV you leave it alone as is your choice I NEEDED my pain pump post op for about 3 days in ICU but was ok after

Girl you have had 4 C-Sections and survived 2 of them without pain meds? You DON'T need the pain pump if you ask me! My C-Section pain was a lot worse then my Lap RNY. Sheesh - you give me strength sister - I think you are one tough chica! WOW! I had the On-Que pain pump and it just delivered meds through this orb looking thing. I honestly don't know how well it worked but it fell out 3 days after surgery so I didn't have to live with it for long. I think if you can deal the pain of C-Sections a RNY may just be a breeze for you!  Good luck and let us know how it goes!

Jenny

Jenny; Your new avatar is gorgeous! You are looking absolutely fabulous darling!

Thanks girl! I appreciate it! I'm feeling better then I was last week I'll tell you that! So I treated myself to a new look - yay!