I have surgery in a week and I would prefer to not use Percocet and was wondering if there is another safe pain medication that could be effective?
Answer: Is tramodal 50mg a safe and effective alternative to treat pain post op a full tummy tuck? It certainly can be, but I would suggest using 100mg and combining it with Tylenol.
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Answer: Is tramodal 50mg a safe and effective alternative to treat pain post op a full tummy tuck? It certainly can be, but I would suggest using 100mg and combining it with Tylenol.
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February 10, 2018
Answer: Pain management after tummy tuck surgery? Although I cannot provide you with specific advice online, I can tell you that there are alternatives to Percocet when it comes to oral pain control, after tummy tuck surgery. Discuss your concerns/preferences directly with your plastic surgeon who knows your situation best (information such as medical history, medication interactions, allergies…will be important).Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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February 10, 2018
Answer: Pain management after tummy tuck surgery? Although I cannot provide you with specific advice online, I can tell you that there are alternatives to Percocet when it comes to oral pain control, after tummy tuck surgery. Discuss your concerns/preferences directly with your plastic surgeon who knows your situation best (information such as medical history, medication interactions, allergies…will be important).Best wishes for an outcome that you will be very pleased with.
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February 10, 2018
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear reyngrey,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. I use long-lasting local anesthetic in order to prevent pain during the first few postoperative days. Daniel Barrett, MD
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February 10, 2018
Answer: Postoperative protocol Dear reyngrey,every plastic surgeon has his own postoperative protocol which he recommends to his patients. I would suggest you to discuss this with your plastic surgeon. I use long-lasting local anesthetic in order to prevent pain during the first few postoperative days. Daniel Barrett, MD
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Answer: Tramadol Tramadol is one common medication that is useful. There are many options. Even non-steroidals have much more effect than most patients realize. Best to discuss your concerns with your surgeon so you can agree on the plan BEFORE surgery.
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Answer: Tramadol Tramadol is one common medication that is useful. There are many options. Even non-steroidals have much more effect than most patients realize. Best to discuss your concerns with your surgeon so you can agree on the plan BEFORE surgery.
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February 10, 2018
Answer: Is tramadol safe and effective for full abdominoplasty? Tramadol is definitely safe for use in patients to choose not to use narcotic analgesia. By saying you're having a full abdominoplasty, I anticipate you're having your muscle tightened which is the painful part of this operation. One of the options is called a TAPP block which is a local anesthetic block to the anterior abdominal wall musculature done under ultrasound guidance. Once this is placed and especially if it is done with a medicine called Exparel, the tummy wall is numb for 3 days postsurgically when the greatest pain is reported. Some surgeons have ultrasound capability but most anesthesiologists can do this as well. When I put these in my patients they typically don't require any narcotic use. The medicine is expensive, but worth it. If the anesthesiologist is doing it, they usually do it before the surgery, and will usually charge a fee for the procedure as well as the medicine. I put in my own TAPP blocks during the operation with ultrasound guidance, and only charge for the medicine, but not placing it.
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February 10, 2018
Answer: Is tramadol safe and effective for full abdominoplasty? Tramadol is definitely safe for use in patients to choose not to use narcotic analgesia. By saying you're having a full abdominoplasty, I anticipate you're having your muscle tightened which is the painful part of this operation. One of the options is called a TAPP block which is a local anesthetic block to the anterior abdominal wall musculature done under ultrasound guidance. Once this is placed and especially if it is done with a medicine called Exparel, the tummy wall is numb for 3 days postsurgically when the greatest pain is reported. Some surgeons have ultrasound capability but most anesthesiologists can do this as well. When I put these in my patients they typically don't require any narcotic use. The medicine is expensive, but worth it. If the anesthesiologist is doing it, they usually do it before the surgery, and will usually charge a fee for the procedure as well as the medicine. I put in my own TAPP blocks during the operation with ultrasound guidance, and only charge for the medicine, but not placing it.
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