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Re: Lap Tomorrow Questions about Post Op Pain
From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 30 Apr 2002 20:55:34 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 30 Apr 2002, Amy wrote: >
>I am scheduled for a Laproscopy tomorrow and the resident I saw said I
>would only need Ibuprofen after the surgery, not a narcotic. Is that
>true? From everything I've read it seems pretty painful. What have your
>experiences been? How long is the recovery?
>Thank you for your help.

Amy,
Much depends on what is done during the lap, and your tolerance for pain. Any lap I have had, my MD has always given me an Rx for a Narcotic (usually Percocet). I can say, even with the extensive work done to remove the adhesions I had during my last lap, I did not need to take anything other than Advil or Aleve (I find Aleve works much better). I usually have a very low pain threshold. I have had two prior laps to the last one, and I needed pain meds for it.
Talk with your surgeon, not the Resident, prior to your surgery tomorrow, and see what s/he says about it.
Good luck with the surgery! Let us know how things go.

-- Robin

-- Robin
I'm not a Dr. or any type of Medical Professional. Please consult your with your own MD for advice and treatment. No private emails, please.

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