What did you take for pain following an RNY?

CapeSong
on 11/10/18 3:14 pm - CT
VSG on 08/19/13

I had a revision from a VSG to RNY on 11/6/18. For the most part, I'm very pleased with my surgical recovery, but do have some pain every now and then. Did anyone take Liquid Tylenol (CVS brand) extra strength? It does have some high fructose corn syrup in it. TIA for any responses!

VSG August 19, 2013. Starting Weight 222, Surgery Weight 211, Current Weight 145, Goal Weight 125. Lost 77.2; Breast lift 6/1/15; Tummy Tuck 8/15/15; Developed GERD; Gained back 35

Revision - RNY November 6, 2018 SW 184.9, Goal Weight 125; M1-25lbs

bomoni727
on 11/10/18 4:06 pm - MN

If I recall correctly, I believe I took Tylenol. I don't like real strong pain meds. My surgery went really well and my recovery went well, so I only took Tylenol for a few days. The toughest time I had was right after I got home from the hospital. After a day or two I was fine. I just had to take it very easy, and I'm not good at doing that because I'm always doing something.

CapeSong
on 11/10/18 4:25 pm - CT
VSG on 08/19/13

Thank you! This is my first day home too! And this is liquid Tylenol extra strength. I went ahead and took some - so far, so good! I'll know soon enough, I guess!

VSG August 19, 2013. Starting Weight 222, Surgery Weight 211, Current Weight 145, Goal Weight 125. Lost 77.2; Breast lift 6/1/15; Tummy Tuck 8/15/15; Developed GERD; Gained back 35

Revision - RNY November 6, 2018 SW 184.9, Goal Weight 125; M1-25lbs

Writergurl08
on 11/10/18 8:35 pm
RNY on 02/15/18

I was prescribed liquid hydrocodone, but only took it for the first day home, and then took liquid regular Tylenol for another few days

HW: 340 SW: 329 Goal: 170

CW: 243

Surgeon: Dr. Kalyana Nandipati (Omaha, NE)

NYMom222
on 11/11/18 5:32 am
RNY on 07/23/14

They also have a quick release capsule Tylenol... I still use that if I need Tylenol ....

Cynthia 5'11" RNY 7/23/2014

Goal reached 17 months. 220lb Weight Loss
Plastic Surgery Dr. Joseph Michaels - LBL and Hernia Repair 2/29/16, Arm Lift, BL, 5/2/16, Leg Lift 7/25/16

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artchikk
on 11/11/18 6:10 am
RNY on 02/12/18

I had liquid norco prescribed for the first week or so post op. Mostly just took it at night after the first 2 or 3 days at home to help me sleep. I remember looking for liquid tylenol and could only find the children's version which does have sugar in it and it scared me too much because I was very sensitive to everything early on. I couldn't even drink sugar free protein shakes for about 4 weeks without severe nausea and sweating profusely for about 3 hours..I got chewable children's tylenol for the first week or 2 post op but didn't need it too much. Once I was about 6 weeks out my doctor cleared me to swallow pills.

Amber
RNY 2/12/18
5'4 1/2" tall, HW : 315 lbs, Surgery Wt: 297lbs.
M1: -17.5lbs M2: -11.5lbs M3: -12lbs M4: -13lbs M5: -13lbs M6: -13.5lbs M7: -12lbs M8: -14lbs M9: -10.5lbs M10: -7.75lbs M11: -5.25lbs M12: -4lbs M13: -3lbs M14: -7lbs M15: -2lbs M16: -1lb **made it to goal!**

CW 148



Partlypollyanna
on 11/11/18 7:14 am, edited 11/10/18 11:14 pm
RNY on 02/14/18

I took liquid children?s Tylenol for a few days. Worked fine!

(edited to clarify - the children's version was the only liquid one I could find, I would have taken the adult version if I could have found it!)

HW: 306 SW: 282 GW: 145 (reached 2/6/19) CW:150

Jen

CerealKiller Kat71
on 11/11/18 7:48 am
RNY on 12/31/13

I just took regular Tylenol quick release capsules.

"What you eat in private, you wear in public." --- Kat

selhard
on 11/11/18 3:01 pm - MN
RNY on 11/26/12

In pre-WLS class, my notes says Tramadol is recommended for intense pain relief. Friendly warning: in support group, one member reported Tramadol made her itch all over. Working well, my own medicine cabinet holds a bottle of Walmart brand adult-strength, liquid acetaminophen costing under $5.00.

(deactivated member)
on 11/13/18 9:00 am

Midol complete (for daytime since it has caffeine) great for headaches and Pamperine (in evening it has something that can make you sleepy). Both a little stronger then Tylenol and my go to for headache or other pain. No NSAIDS in these two.

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