So fun fact, I've had multiple abdominal surgeries where my recovery was nothing more than OTC tylenol. My nurses were very concerned. This included family, who are also nurses. XD I had to point out I was in discomfort, not pain!
I’ve had patients like this! It is absolutely perplexing because I’m so used to post op pts needing oxy or hydrocodone. Some of them are just fine with Tylenol and it’s wild
My mother (nurse) and wife (pharm tech) were shocked at my last surgery - they put me on dilaudid, fentanyl, and propofol for a surgical pause. I was awake, lucid, and having technical discussions. The doc and nurses were... CONCERNED. XD My wife backs it up too, she couldn't believe it!
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I don’t think ibuprofen will work for that