Post Date: 7/4/08 1:30 pm
I don't have any answers, I just wanted to say I'm so sorry you are suffering and hope you find relief soon. Hugs, Rita

Post Date: 7/4/08 1:43 pm
I have had the same problem....ever since my wls my periods are so bad! I have been taking pamprin and two of those and the heating pad are perfact. Good luck, and happy 4th of july hope you feel better! Jenn

Post Date: 7/4/08 1:44 pm
Hey Gina... that's exactly how mine was.  The first period came and went like usual.  but then the 2nd period from HELL was debilitating!  I don't know if he was right, but my husband thinks that with the first period, there was still nerve issues going on...hence, not feeling so much pain.  By the time the 2nd one came around, the nerves were just fine.  He kind of thinks the pain was from all the stuff being shifted and such during surgery.  I don't know whether that was what it was, but i took it for what it was worth.  I ended up drinking some of my liquid lortab from surgery and falling asleep with the heating pad on low.  Thing is, that the cramps lasted for almost three full days.   AWFUL!  Good thing, the third period i had was just pretty much back to normal as far as pain goes.  Good luck...  and as awful as it is, "this too shall pass". 

Post Date: 7/4/08 2:23 pm
You might ask your doctor for a prescription for tramadol.  It's a synthetic codeine-like opiate, but it doesn't really feel too much like a typical opiate, nor does it have much of any potential for abuse.  You might also bring this up with your GYN; s/he may be able to address the big picture. Unfortunately, NSAIDs like ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) and naproxen (Aleve) work particularly well against menstrual cramps, because they specifically stop the production of prostglandins, chemical transmitters involved with uterine tone and the transmission of pain signals. I wouldn't recommend to anyone to try NSAIDs on their own post-RNY, though some RNYers who are far out use them occasionally under the supervision of a physician, usually in combination with a PPI like Prilosec, to reduce these drugs' upper GI risks. /Steve

Post Date: 7/5/08 2:19 am
Thanks, Foobear!! You really do have the best advice around.  I hope you know how much your input is appreciated! 

Post Date: 7/4/08 2:17 pm
mine used to get that bad.... I'd dope up on Motrin (sorry) and take a hot shower....then lay down with a heating pad I really hope you get some relief...I know exactly how bad this is and I feel for ya!

Post Date: 7/4/08 2:49 pm
Hi Gina, sorry you are going through such terrible pain I was opposite, my FIRST period after my surgery was the period from hell !! It hurt so freakin bad and I could'nt understand why. I was doubled over and the only thing I could take was liquid loratab or percocet. Tylenol sucks !!! Tramadol works pretty good when I don't have any percocet . Hope you get to feeling better! Zip...

Post Date: 7/4/08 4:20 pm
I used to have periods so bad I'd have to go to the ER for a shot.  So I feel (or have felt) your pain.   The heating pad thing wouldn't work for me - would make me hot where I'd want to kill someone.   I used to just try to put myself out (take something "PM" where I'd just go to sleep).  Muscle relaxers also worked SOMEtimes to ease the cramping and achiness.   I used to get pain in my hip joints so bad that I thought my hip bones were literally slowly breaking.  It was debilitating.  Slow yoga stretches and deep breathing sometimes helped that.  I hope you feel better soon. 

Post Date: 7/4/08 4:54 pm
Hey Gina I just talked to my dr Wednesday and asked about this.  He said I could have a few midol if I was taking the prilosec or prevacid.  He said a couple now and then would not hurt.  I think you should ask your dr for yourself just to be sure.  He said we should not be taking these on a regular basis. Hope you feel better soon, I know what you mean!! God bless!

Post Date: 7/4/08 6:36 pm

Do you have any left over pain medicine from after surgery?

I know how bad my cramps get and one of those little pills (mine where sublingual) takes care of the pain all day.