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Took oxy for post surgery pain (Original Post) XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 OP
Put on some headphones and soothing music dweller Jul 2024 #1
Got any weed? pwb Jul 2024 #2
I've had a couple of cyclonefence Aug 2024 #27
Most of those pain pills back me up too. multigraincracker Aug 2024 #29
I'd suggest you take a stool softener with it. woodsprite Jul 2024 #3
I have stool softner XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #6
Opioids are notorious for causing constipation--especially after abdomenal surgery. So, yes, I concur. Also hlthe2b Jul 2024 #7
I would think you should probably take it easy for at least a couple days. I am glad to "see" you but don't LoisB Jul 2024 #4
You had major abdominal surgery. onecaliberal Jul 2024 #5
I'm sorry XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #10
That is normal. onecaliberal Jul 2024 #21
Can they give you an anti-nausea prescription to take with Oxy? crimycarny Jul 2024 #8
I've emailed him XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #9
One nice side-effect of Zofran is it helped me fall asleep crimycarny Jul 2024 #11
Ty XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #13
It's after 4:30, you need more food on your tummy than an avocado questionseverything Jul 2024 #12
I really didn't prepare well XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #14
You're not an idiot , you have had a lot on your mind questionseverything Jul 2024 #15
Wall Mart again XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #16
Maybe you will have better luck this time with their delivery questionseverything Jul 2024 #17
Drive to public XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #18
Try taking a nap 😴 questionseverything Jul 2024 #19
Me 2 XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #20
Not CHEESE, after gall bladder removal; elleng Aug 2024 #26
Other foods good for stomach upset are bananas, rice, applesauce, and the aforementioned toast. HeartsCanHope Jul 2024 #22
I emailed him re nausea XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #23
Puking XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #24
For immediate homegirl Aug 2024 #25
FYI: What foods should you avoid if you have no gallbladder? elleng Aug 2024 #28

cyclonefence

(4,893 posts)
27. I've had a couple of
Wed Aug 7, 2024, 12:25 AM
Aug 2024

hernia surgeries lately, and I used cannabis exclusively, no oxy. I hate the way it knocks me out, and even more I hate the oxy constipation. Drs. insist on prescribing it for pain after surgeries, so I just stockpile it, for just in case.

multigraincracker

(34,321 posts)
29. Most of those pain pills back me up too.
Wed Aug 7, 2024, 12:51 AM
Aug 2024

Hate to take them unless I really hurt. We need a new drug.

woodsprite

(12,242 posts)
3. I'd suggest you take a stool softener with it.
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 03:22 PM
Jul 2024

Even one day of full dose oxy means everything gets stopped up for me. I tend to take half doses and that doesn't react that way with my system. My dr. would tell me to take Colace along with it, but I found Miralax worked better. Everyone I know who has taken it has the same reaction.

Did you take it with food or on an empty stomach? An empty stomach can make the nausea feeling worse.

I hope you're feeling better soon.

hlthe2b

(106,752 posts)
7. Opioids are notorious for causing constipation--especially after abdomenal surgery. So, yes, I concur. Also
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 03:28 PM
Jul 2024

Try to move around as much as your surgeon recommends. It keeps the GI tract from shutting down its motility as much...

LoisB

(9,023 posts)
4. I would think you should probably take it easy for at least a couple days. I am glad to "see" you but don't
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 03:22 PM
Jul 2024

push yourself. Hugs.

onecaliberal

(36,318 posts)
5. You had major abdominal surgery.
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 03:23 PM
Jul 2024

Back in the day people were in the hospital for more than a week. I had a lot of gas pains and grumbling after mine, I was only given Tylenol and Ibuprofen. It was very painful for about 4 days.

XanaDUer2

(14,602 posts)
10. I'm sorry
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 03:37 PM
Jul 2024

You were in pain. My major symptom for the gallbladder removal was excltreme gas and stomach rumbling. So I'm concerned

crimycarny

(1,648 posts)
8. Can they give you an anti-nausea prescription to take with Oxy?
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 03:29 PM
Jul 2024

For some reason, opioids make me extremely nauseous. My doctor prescribed the antinausea drug Zofran. It did the trick.

crimycarny

(1,648 posts)
11. One nice side-effect of Zofran is it helped me fall asleep
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 03:39 PM
Jul 2024

Zofran helped me sleep too, though it was subtle--not as strong as taking a sleeping pill or Benedryl. Of course, being able to sleep better might also have been because I didn't feel like I was on the verge of puking every 5 minutes.

Good luck, hope your doctor gets back to you soon. And hope you heal quickly.

questionseverything

(10,298 posts)
12. It's after 4:30, you need more food on your tummy than an avocado
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 03:42 PM
Jul 2024

The first couple days you can take oxytocin every 6 hours ( if you have only taken 1&1/2 that’s not enough)

Buttered toast is good after surgery food

XanaDUer2

(14,602 posts)
14. I really didn't prepare well
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 03:46 PM
Jul 2024

Neither of us can drive. I should have bought more food. We're out of otc meds. I'm an idiot

questionseverything

(10,298 posts)
17. Maybe you will have better luck this time with their delivery
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 04:07 PM
Jul 2024

How do you usually get groceries?

questionseverything

(10,298 posts)
19. Try taking a nap 😴
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 04:16 PM
Jul 2024

Order some takeout for tonight when you get up, like grilled cheese and soup

Order groceries to be delivered, you definitely can’t drive

I wish you were closer to some help❤️

Even a slice of bread will help with that acid burn

HeartsCanHope

(755 posts)
22. Other foods good for stomach upset are bananas, rice, applesauce, and the aforementioned toast.
Wed Jul 24, 2024, 04:29 PM
Jul 2024

I wish you lived near me, too. I'm so sorry you're in pain. How about soup, (not tomato,) or even just crackers, any in the pantry? And as was mentioned, take that stool softener. You need food or the pain pills will make you really dizzy and upset your stomach. Can you call the doctor's office and talk to the nurse for anti-nausea meds? Please take care, let us know how you are doing, and I'll be thinking of you.

homegirl

(1,562 posts)
25. For immediate
Wed Aug 7, 2024, 12:02 AM
Aug 2024

long lasting pain relief and even elimination acupuncture has always worked for me. AMAZING results.

elleng

(136,833 posts)
28. FYI: What foods should you avoid if you have no gallbladder?
Wed Aug 7, 2024, 12:26 AM
Aug 2024

Don't eat high-fat foods, fried and greasy foods, and fatty sauces and gravies for at least a week after surgery. Instead, choose fat-free or low-fat foods. Low-fat foods are those with no more than 3 grams of fat in a serving. Check labels and follow the serving size listed

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