JerseyKRS said:

Did they give you demerol tablets? I have horrible migraines and a doctor gave me those once for pain. Not only did they not help, but they also made me puke.

Supposedly they are rough on the stomach.

Feel better soon.

JerseyKRS said:

That's probably not a very good idea, especially with a T&A. There's swelling in the throat, and you wouldn't want to fall asleep and obstruct your airway with too much narcotic. It's better to be in discomfort than risk apnea.....
Eat/drink icey type of drinks, like slushies (stay away from red drinks, it masks bleeding) and popsicles, as that soothes and helps reduce swelling.
Patients can bleed weeks after surgery, so avoid crunchy stuff that can scratch the throat.

Get well soon!

xplnyrslf said:

He can't help having tits and ass. He's Italian.

ArielB said:

Tonsilectomy and Adnoidectomy!!!!

I just realized you had a septoplasty, also. DO NOT TAKE ANY MORE NARCOTIC, than prescribed.
You have a double whammy: swelling in your throat and nasal area.
Narcotics are central nervous system depressants and slow the breathing
and respiratory rate. In a hospital, you can be monitored with pulse oximetry.
At home, there's no way to monitor your breathing and oxygenation when you fall asleep and are taking narcotics.
Hate to give you a pep talk, but you're going to have to tough it out.
It's better than not breathing.....
Sleep in a recliner or on a bunch of pillows, so your head stays elevated.
I'm surprised both of those surgeries were done together.
You're at a high risk for breathing problems.....
If it were me, I'd just take extra strength Tylenol.


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Has anyone heard from jerseykrs lately?
Maybe someone should check on him....

xplnyrslf said:

The surgeon approved doubling the Demerol dose.

He's probably knocked out right now, yes he's in the recliner.

FunkMistress said:

damn that boy is lucky to have you to look after him. I remembered this morning when I had my tonsils out I could talk right after I woke from the surgery and i was all excited. Then two days later when the pain really sunk in I lost my voice. My ex was happy that he did not have to hear me bitch about the pain. I wrote a lot that day

shanti0608 said:

I wish you'd had someone like Phil around to take care of you.

The same happened for Chris - for the first two days he was talking fine and we were totally impressed. Then last night and this morning the pain and swelling really kicked in.

stupid avatar jackers!

FunkMistress said:

You and me both. Though Mr. Fussbucket would probably drive me crazy especially if I could not talk. he already asks me a million times a day, "what are you thinking? and "Are you ok?".... God I love him and miss him right now

Anywho..... yes the pain and uncomfortable feelings will suck for awhile.



Take care both of you

JerseyKRS said:

I keep thinking they're you.

shanti0608 said:

Aww...I'm a fussbucket too.

FunkMistress said:

I'd make frequent checks, to make sure he's breathing OK. Get one of those pediatric apnea monitors. At least until the swelling goes down and he doesn't need pain meds.

xplnyrslf said:

breathing is a ok, I require a lot of pain medication, I get it from my dad. It's a pain in the ass!

instead of one 50 mg demerol every six hours, I've changed it to every three hours. I'm also taking one teaspoon of liquid hydroco/apap 7.5/500 in between. It's def. helping relieve the pain.

That's a lot of pain medication.

JerseyKRS said:

Yes ... yes it is.... seeing as I could not swallow mine to take it. Damn...no wonder I was such a grumpy bitch when I had my tonsils out.

Take care.

had to change suck to such.... oppsssyyy dirty mind
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Another point, Demeral is all narcotic. The advantage of Vicodin and Percocet is they also have Tylenol, aceteminophen, which is an anti inflammatory and helps reduce swelling besides treating pain. Surgeries where there's a risk of bleeding , surgeons don't like Advil or Naproxsyn("nsaids", nonsteroidal anti inflammatories) as they have mild blood thinning capabilities.
Tylenol doesn't, and helps healing. If he hasn't been instructed to take plain Tylenol,in addition to the Demeral, call the Dr.'s office and see if he can take it. Unless it's already been addressed.

JerseyKRS said:

The hydroco/apap is Vicodin, so you are getting Tylenol. But what's your dose? How many mgm of Tylenol in 5cc?
I'd still get an apnea monitor. Call a medical supply place and see if you can rent one for a week.....

I resisted posting on this thread what with the threat of hospital gown pics and all, but I mustered up enough courage just to say Jers that I hope you make it through this triple-whammy fine. It sounds like you're doing okay already, but take as much time on DL as necessary. The Yanks can get by without you...I hope. It's not looking too good right now for them. But it never is during the first two months of the season.

JerseyKRS said:

I really should learn more about the subject. I didn't know the surjery you had would affect your ass, too. I guess Dan will have to wait a bit longer with that KY.
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JerseyKRS said:

well fuck me for caring see if i stand up for YOU again!



glad youre feeling better
please be safe with the drugs!

Rhondab said:

Of course it is!

ThreadCula said:

You have the greatest eyebrows.

I wish i were there..... i would have such a riot with you right now dude

mdiver said:

You could eat a steak in front of him for fun!

FunkMistress said:

I nice steak, and Sam Adams.....right in front of him

mdiver said:

You guys are making me hungry!!!!!

Lunch time!!!

mdiver said:

Sam Adams, now that's an awful beer!!!

abierman said:

I know but for some reason it is all i have ever seen Chris drink

abierman said: