Does anyone here take opioids daily, for adhesion pain ? I have had many , many surgeries and I get constant pains throughout the day that my GI , said its most likely adhesions pains. I am finally getting my gallbladder out after like almost 3 years of large stone in October. I am hoping this takes away a lot the pains I have been having , but if not do I have any case for getting them prescribed? or do I just have to live with them?
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ANYONE?
Hi Poucho...I took opioids for 2 years post final surgery. I have had many surgeries also. Finally had my gallbladder out. For two years and tons of massage, I took opioids. Then gradually, things started improving after I had blockage repair.
When I had blockage surgery, there was a ton of scar tissue removal. An 8 hour open surgery, and in the repair, the surgeon placed fat around the surgical site and wherever else he thought I needed it. Here's the thing...I was rushed to ER to a hospital that did not have an IBD department - did not know this was a thing. The surgeon was their top "Whipple" procedure surgeon (NY)- who spoke to my surgeon (LA). And its been amazing ever since. They even spared my belly button. There were two teams of surgeons. So. Much. Scar. Tissue. I also gained ten pounds...more fat? LOL
Wish I could be of more help, it is an awful situation for sure. I did manage quite well on opioids and stopped cold turkey and had no issues...I was on them for 6 years.
yeah I was on them for a few years several years ago and I stopped cold turkey as well with no issues at all. I was taking 5-10mg a day of oxycodone..
Maggie,
The "Whipple Procedure" is typically a surgery done to treat pancreatic cancer. It's highly invasive and extensive, and the recuperation period is extensive. I can understand why they may have wanted to consult the expertise of a Whipple surgeon for your surgery, although I did not know that the procedure had applications outside of the realm of cancer treatment.
Poucho- best wishes to you on the gall bladder surgery, and hopefully that relieves the issue completely. My cousin had similar pains and had his gall bladder removed. The surgery was completely successful, but he reports digestive changes since the gallbladder was removed. These mostly consist mostly of difficulty digesting fatty and fried foods, as I understand it. I mention this in part because in the past I recall you posting about your affinity or proclivity for eating fast food, partly due to your job. I think that's what you had said.
A friend of mine also had his gall bladder removed and he eats a horrendous diet and sent me a text bragging about some of the burgers he ate at the "Heart Attack Grill", a popular restaurant where he lives in Vegas. He actually sent me pics of his meal and I felt mild chest pain just looking at it, LOL. So the issue my cousin has may vary from person to person.
@CTBarrister posted:Maggie,
The "Whipple Procedure" is typically a surgery done to treat pancreatic cancer. It's highly invasive and extensive, and the recuperation period is extensive. I can understand why they may have wanted to consult the expertise of a Whipple surgeon for your surgery, although I did not know that the procedure had applications outside of the realm of cancer treatment.
Poucho- best wishes to you on the gall bladder surgery, and hopefully that relieves the issue completely. My cousin had similar pains and had his gall bladder removed. The surgery was completely successful, but he reports digestive changes since the gallbladder was removed. These mostly consist mostly of difficulty digesting fatty and fried foods, as I understand it. I mention this in part because in the past I recall you posting about your affinity or proclivity for eating fast food, partly due to your job. I think that's what you had said.
A friend of mine also had his gall bladder removed and he eats a horrendous diet and sent me a text bragging about some of the burgers he ate at the "Heart Attack Grill", a popular restaurant where he lives in Vegas. He actually sent me pics of his meal and I felt mild chest pain just looking at it, LOL. So the issue my cousin has may vary from person to person.
Yeah I have read that at first you really have to watch what you eat but then at will adapt and you can start eating back to your regular diet. Having my leakage issue it scares me that it will get worse.. but yes some people don't have any issues and others do.. im just scared
yes, CT...I know...but I really didn't have a choice...my blockage was horrific...I was dying and we had to make a decision fast...fun fact...they had liquid Tylenol! ...so I was always in the hospital...and as soon as I would go in I would say...I need 5 of Dilaudid asap. Stat and all that...so when I went to the ER, they said no way we aren't giving you dillauded, but we will give you Liquid Tylenol...now, I am about 110 lbs. look like I am 10 most pregnant and am growing by the second....adn they are arguing with me about pain meds...they gave me the Liquid Tylenol...OMGosh!! best pain med ever!!!! I was in the hospital for several weeks, but they did a great job on the surgery.He was a great cratftman with the stitches.
I also had had my gall bladder out and my appendix. I eat Keto and I am fine.
