Oops! Accidentally took Motrin too early after TT + Hernia surgery.

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I am starting to panic because I needed to get off of prescription pain killers due to nausea and took Motrin 10 days post TT with muscle repair + hernia surgery. I took 2 pills at about 12pm and 2 pills at about 4 pm. Anything I should watch out for? I have what I think is normal swelling in the abdomen, discomfort wearing the binder, still one drain in, but otherwise everything checked out ok at my 1 week follow-up. Thanks!

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello,You didn't do anything wrong. I put people on Motrin day one. You will be fine.Best of luck!

M. Scott Haydon, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. Don't despair. You will not have any untoward consequences from taking the Motrin. In fact, I start Toradol (IV form of ibuprofen) in the recovery room. I then have my patients begin taking Ibuprofen that same day. Ibuprofen does not cause bleeding, nor does it impair the bodies ability to stop bleeding. Best of Luck!

Nelson Castillo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question.  At 10 days post operatively all is likely well from having taken Motrin, especially if there has not been any appreciable change in your tummy tuck result.  Hope this helps.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

There is not much you can do now except be careful with your physical activity.  The problem with motrin is IF you cause something to bleed it won't stop as well.  So DON'T cause bleeding by taking it very easy.  Then you should be fine.

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

You should check with your surgeon but, 10 days after surgery, you should be able to transition from narcotic pain meds to NSAIDS without concern.  The concern is always that NSAIDS will increase the risk of bleeding, however by 10 days cut blood vessels should be sealed and healing.  Some research says with meticulously done surgery, patients can start on NSAIDS, immediately after surgery, so you should be fine, but to be sure see your surgeon.

Oops! Accidentally took Motrin too early after TT + Hernia surgery.

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Answer: Watch your activity

Answer: Watch your activity

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Oops! Accidentally took Motrin too early after TT + Hernia surgery.

Answers (8)

Answer: Watch your activity

Answer: Watch your activity

Answer: No need for concern.

Answer: No need for concern.

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