seriously, why can't docs understand the NSAIDS thing?
Friday at ECT I mentioned how sore I was the last time and the anesthesiologist wanted to give me IV Toradol to prevent it from happening that time. She kept insisting it would be OK by IV. I finally said "That is NOT what my bariatric surgeon tells me. You may call her and discuss it with her, but you do NOT have my permission to administer any type of NSAIDS by IV or any other way without her approval." I got Tylenol with Codeine by mouth instead - which worked just fine.
But honestly. Wouldn't a basic pharmacology course explain how NSAIDS work?
Kelly
Kelly
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Kelly
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A greater risk for ulcers is if you are h. Pylori positive. As with everything the more risk factors you have the more your risk increases. And as with any medication and or surgical intervention, it is always important to weigh the risks vs. benefits. Fortunately you had a suitable alternative.
My wls surgeon prescribed toradol post- op because I personally respond to NSAIDs better than codeine or hydrocodone. I also tested h pylori negative, do not smoke, and do not drink. Lower risk.
Luckily I haven't gotten an ulcer yet....but it is a gamble. I almost want to get a letter from my doctor stating that I have a documented case of migraines and have had RNY and if I am in the ER they need to give me narcotics....not sure if she would write one or not.
Christy
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
ANDREA 