Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic shoulder surgery Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [mod]marshmellowman[/mod] at 8:11 am on Nov. 30, 2008[quote]It depends on what the anaesthetist decides, and the exact type of the surgery, whether it is small key-hole or something more invasive (which would probably require something stronger - more pain). Plus it varies by country so what they use over here might not be the standard over there. Perhaps hydrocodone, or something similar like hydromorphone (though that seems quite strong for your type of surgery). Again the length of the prescription depends on your surgery and how much residual pain you feel afterwards. As for getting rid of the pain, it should work, though if you're having problems you can always talk to your doctor and get it changed for something else. It's best to talk to your doctor about things like these. No two surgeries go exactly the same and they'll be able to fill you in on the particulars and exactly what course of action they'll take.[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post iconoclast Posted at 8:06 am on Nov. 30, 2008 alright im getting some stuff done on my shoulder dec 31 but i was just wondering what kind of painkillers they give you, for how long, whether it actually gets rid of the pain, etc

Replies police disco lights Posted at 8:24 am on Nov. 30, 2008 I had a shoulder arthroscopy done on October 17th. They gave me some Vicodin and sent me on my way. MissunderstoodAngel Posted at 8:23 am on Nov. 30, 2008 They will give what ever painkiller they see fit to give you and how much pain you are in at the time. It also depends on what kind of Surgery you have and how long it will take for you to recover. And whatever painkillers they give you it's not gunnah be Cocaine!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And yes if you have to have painkilers then they will give you ones that are strong enough to stop the pain samantha89 Posted at 8:20 am on Nov. 30, 2008 vicodin most likely =] hi sarah Posted at 8:19 am on Nov. 30, 2008 ask for cocaine baby tee Posted at 8:13 am on Nov. 30, 2008 Quote: from starlight0010 at 4:08 pm on Nov. 30, 2008 you avatar is sooo funny! lol roryboy Posted at 8:12 am on Nov. 30, 2008 Johnny sings a love song (like a bird) He sings the sweetest love song (ya ever heard) But when he sings to my gal (what a howl) To me he's just a wolf dog (on the prowl) Johnny wants to fly away and puppy-love my baby (he's a birddog) marshmellowman Posted at 8:11 am on Nov. 30, 2008 It depends on what the anaesthetist decides, and the exact type of the surgery, whether it is small key-hole or something more invasive (which would probably require something stronger - more pain). Plus it varies by country so what they use over here might not be the standard over there. Perhaps hydrocodone, or something similar like hydromorphone (though that seems quite strong for your type of surgery). Again the length of the prescription depends on your surgery and how much residual pain you feel afterwards. As for getting rid of the pain, it should work, though if you're having problems you can always talk to your doctor and get it changed for something else. It's best to talk to your doctor about things like these. No two surgeries go exactly the same and they'll be able to fill you in on the particulars and exactly what course of action they'll take. Latin Muscle Posted at 8:09 am on Nov. 30, 2008 Some yummy vicodin hi sarah Posted at 8:08 am on Nov. 30, 2008 cocaine starlight0010 Posted at 8:08 am on Nov. 30, 2008 you avatar is sooo funny! ManiacPenguins Posted at 8:08 am on Nov. 30, 2008 Ask for Vicoden and Oxy. All 11 previous replies displayed.