I am a 40 year-old woman 5’2 and 130 pounds. I am overall pretty healthy, exercise and take care of myself. I do have Hashimoto’s. I have a breast reduction scheduled soon. absolutely do not want to have to take prescription pain pills unless absolutely necessary. I am wondering what percent of your patients are able to manage on just OTC medication’s and gabapentin.
November 25, 2024
Answer: OTC medication without any opioids for postoperative pain I find that patients are frequently surprised that the pain from a breast reduction is less than they anticipated. I cannot state a percentage, but I will say that it is not uncommon for patients to tell me that they don't want opioid narcotics and decide successfully that they will get by with Tylenol alone.
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November 25, 2024
Answer: OTC medication without any opioids for postoperative pain I find that patients are frequently surprised that the pain from a breast reduction is less than they anticipated. I cannot state a percentage, but I will say that it is not uncommon for patients to tell me that they don't want opioid narcotics and decide successfully that they will get by with Tylenol alone.
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Answer: No narcotics! Hi Intellectual. The majority of our patients take minimal to no narcotics after surgery. We use a few different techniques to facilitate this. First of all, we premedicate patients with non-narcotic pain medication just prior to surgery. Secondly, we utilize a long-acting local anesthetic (Exparel) that is injected in the operating room and lasts for 3 days. That alone has made a significant difference in the need for postop narcotics. Lastly, we have patients take scheduled non-narcotic pain medication (tylenol, nsaids and gabapentin) for the first few days after surgery and keeping those in your system on a scheduled basis, reduces pain. I encourage you to seek out a board certified plastic surgeon that can offer you the above to minimize narcotics while reaching your aesthetic goals. Best of luck!
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Answer: No narcotics! Hi Intellectual. The majority of our patients take minimal to no narcotics after surgery. We use a few different techniques to facilitate this. First of all, we premedicate patients with non-narcotic pain medication just prior to surgery. Secondly, we utilize a long-acting local anesthetic (Exparel) that is injected in the operating room and lasts for 3 days. That alone has made a significant difference in the need for postop narcotics. Lastly, we have patients take scheduled non-narcotic pain medication (tylenol, nsaids and gabapentin) for the first few days after surgery and keeping those in your system on a scheduled basis, reduces pain. I encourage you to seek out a board certified plastic surgeon that can offer you the above to minimize narcotics while reaching your aesthetic goals. Best of luck!
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January 30, 2025
Answer: Breast reduction I would say roughly about 40-50% can manage this way. I would say it's important to ensure that during the surgery a pectoral block is performed for anesthesia. This will allow the first few postoperative days to be more comfortable. You will feel sore after surgery, but generally is something is very painful you should see your surgeon.
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January 30, 2025
Answer: Breast reduction I would say roughly about 40-50% can manage this way. I would say it's important to ensure that during the surgery a pectoral block is performed for anesthesia. This will allow the first few postoperative days to be more comfortable. You will feel sore after surgery, but generally is something is very painful you should see your surgeon.
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January 8, 2025
Answer: Pain I prescribe narcotic and nonnarcotic medication to all patients. I have had some patients take none, some take some, and a few take up to a week. What medication you need depends upon your pain tolerance. With Hashimoto's, be checked for a dairy allergy.
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January 8, 2025
Answer: Pain I prescribe narcotic and nonnarcotic medication to all patients. I have had some patients take none, some take some, and a few take up to a week. What medication you need depends upon your pain tolerance. With Hashimoto's, be checked for a dairy allergy.
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December 30, 2024
Answer: Breast reduction without opioids Thank you for your query. I get a few individuals who prefer to have no opioids after major surgeries like breast reduction, for a variety of reasons. I use long acting local anaesthesia or nerve blocks for such individuals and they do fine. Some do fine even without long acting local anaesthetics. The percentage of such individuals in my practice is about 10 per cent. Please discuss all your concerns with your Plastic surgeons who can help you. All the best!
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December 30, 2024
Answer: Breast reduction without opioids Thank you for your query. I get a few individuals who prefer to have no opioids after major surgeries like breast reduction, for a variety of reasons. I use long acting local anaesthesia or nerve blocks for such individuals and they do fine. Some do fine even without long acting local anaesthetics. The percentage of such individuals in my practice is about 10 per cent. Please discuss all your concerns with your Plastic surgeons who can help you. All the best!
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