Hi. I am scheduled for a tummy tuck and breast lift on 9/19. I currently take tramadol on a daily basis. I have been taking it for years after a bad back injury. I asked my plastic surgeon and anestesiologist and both say it is fine to take even the morning of the surgery. I trust them of course, but I have read that it can interfere with the meds given during surgery. My doctor said " many people having surgery are on pain meds and it's fine" I just would like another opinion... Or 2. :) Thank you.
August 19, 2014
Answer: Tramadol Usage Prior to Surgery It's not unusual for plastic surgeons to perform cosmetic surgery on patients with chronic pain. Many of these patients take Tramadol for their pain. Tramadol is a narcotic pain reliever that’s effective and relatively safe. This drug doesn’t effect the clotting mechanisms and for this reason isn’t a contra indication to cosmetic surgery. Occasionally patients who have utilized Tramadol for prolonged periods of time develop tolerance to narcotics. Under these circumstances the dose and type of painkiller may require modification. It's important to discuss your use of this drug with your plastic surgeon. Your surgeon should be able to formulate a plan to address your postoperative pain management.
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August 19, 2014
Answer: Tramadol Usage Prior to Surgery It's not unusual for plastic surgeons to perform cosmetic surgery on patients with chronic pain. Many of these patients take Tramadol for their pain. Tramadol is a narcotic pain reliever that’s effective and relatively safe. This drug doesn’t effect the clotting mechanisms and for this reason isn’t a contra indication to cosmetic surgery. Occasionally patients who have utilized Tramadol for prolonged periods of time develop tolerance to narcotics. Under these circumstances the dose and type of painkiller may require modification. It's important to discuss your use of this drug with your plastic surgeon. Your surgeon should be able to formulate a plan to address your postoperative pain management.
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June 20, 2013
Answer: Keep taking tramadol.
hi. tramadol can be taken as preventive pain medicine. after surgery you can keep taking the same medication. sometimes in combination with others.
Translation provided by doctor:
hola. tramadol puede ser tomado como analgesia preventiva. despues de la cirugia puedes continuar tomandolo, algunas veces en combinacion con otros analgesicos.
dr jpc
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June 20, 2013
Answer: Keep taking tramadol.
hi. tramadol can be taken as preventive pain medicine. after surgery you can keep taking the same medication. sometimes in combination with others.
Translation provided by doctor:
hola. tramadol puede ser tomado como analgesia preventiva. despues de la cirugia puedes continuar tomandolo, algunas veces en combinacion con otros analgesicos.
dr jpc
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