Told no pain meds post op but Motrin after laproscopic hysterectomy removing Endo cancer

[Tinytoons]

I'm scared. I have endometrial cancer and oncologist told be that I will not receive any narcotic pain medication post op. She said just Motrin. I'm talking about in the hospital not take home meds. Does that sound normal right after surgery?

[HarleyQuinn82]

What operation are you having? X

[Tinytoons in reply to HarleyQuinn82]

I'm having a total hysterectomy done by laproscopic.

[Tinytoons in reply to Tinytoons]

They are removing uterus and everything through my vagina. So yeah not abdominal surgery

[HarleyQuinn82 in reply to Tinytoons]

The recovery is much better this way and pain generally less but you may still need some basic pain relief and that might include opioids although they try and limit them due to the effects on the bowel. Often the pain is due to trapped wind, as they use gas to get a better view internally and best thing for that is hot peppermint! X

[Tinytoons in reply to HarleyQuinn82]

Thank you

[AskEveTeam]

Hi there,

Thank you for your message - you should be offered what ever level of pain relief you needs -

it may be that they use fentanyli or another narcotic instead with less of a side effect protocol of morphine . Please be reassured that you will be assessed for pain and given what you need.

Wishing you all the best for your surgery and recovery.

The Ask Eve Team

[Krinea]

Just had an open hysterectomy and requested no opiods. The pain was definitely manageable, and required only about two days of IV delivered non-opiod pain meds. The best way to a quick recovery is to get up and walk as soon as possible after the operation. Just short, but frequent walks trailing your IV along with you. Ask your caregiver when is the soonest you can get up, often it is just hours after the procedure. Laparoscopic is much, much easier to deal with than open surgery. Be calm, be positive.