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Peachesp313 · 03-17-2007, 09:38 AM

My PS gave me the okay for ibuprofen the other day...I made a trip to the store last night to get some, and OMG! What a difference!
Why Tylenol wasn't helping

, but ibuprofen has helped so much more. Plus, I got some of those stick on heating pads and put one on my aching back last night. And I put a small pillow under my right side and was able to LAY on my right side!! I actually got some sleep last night. I only woke up once to switch the pillow to the left side and turn over.
I feel like a new woman...in much less pain and discomfort, and well rested.
Oh yeah, the girls kind of jiggled yesterday, too!! Ever so slightly, but jiggled nonetheless...it ALMOST felt like real boob, lol!
So, they are getting there, and I am, too.
Big difference from 2 weeks ago...glad I held on there. And thanks to you all for getting me through the rough days.
I really feel like everything will just get better and better from now on, especially after getting some rest.
I really recommend ibuprofen as soon as your PS gives you the okay...you'll wonder why they even make Tylenol! ;-)

somedaysoon07 · 03-17-2007, 10:50 AM

i cant wait to ask my dr if i can take that.youre right tylenol dosent do anything,i am 17 day post op and i feel real sore and achy everyday.

Peachesp313 · 03-17-2007, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by somedaysoon07

i cant wait to ask my dr if i can take that.youre right tylenol dosent do anything,i am 17 day post op and i feel real sore and achy everyday.

Now I don't know for sure, but I bet your PS would okay you for ibuprofen now. My PS said after two weeks it was okay, and he even okay'd it a couple of days before I hit two weeks post-op.
It really has worked FAR better than Tylenol. I'm a whole new woman.
I'd give him a call and find out if it's okay now...you might be surprised!!

Victoria · 03-17-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Peachesp313

My PS gave me the okay for ibuprofen the other day...I made a trip to the store last night to get some, and OMG! What a difference!
Why Tylenol wasn't helping

, but ibuprofen has helped so much more. Plus, I got some of those stick on heating pads and put one on my aching back last night. And I put a small pillow under my right side and was able to LAY on my right side!! I actually got some sleep last night. I only woke up once to switch the pillow to the left side and turn over.
I feel like a new woman...in much less pain and discomfort, and well rested.
Oh yeah, the girls kind of jiggled yesterday, too!! Ever so slightly, but jiggled nonetheless...it ALMOST felt like real boob, lol!
So, they are getting there, and I am, too.
Big difference from 2 weeks ago...glad I held on there. And thanks to you all for getting me through the rough days.
I really feel like everything will just get better and better from now on, especially after getting some rest.
I really recommend ibuprofen as soon as your PS gives you the okay...you'll wonder why they even make Tylenol! ;-)

I totally agree. The day I was cleared for the ibuprofen was a wonderful one! I am so glad I asked my PS!

ptwins · 03-17-2007, 12:46 PM

It's funny to see this post since I just came on to ask a similar question about ibuprofen. I am only 9 days po and my ps never said anything specific about the meds after surgery. Only warned about ibuprofen and asperin pre-op. Today I am having a terrible one sided headache. Possibly a migraine. It is ruining my day and tylenol is not doing a thing for it. I really want to try ibuprofen or even an excedrin migrain but I'm not sure if this is allowed. I understand why no ibuprofen before surgery but why can't I have some now that I am po. Any thoughts would be appreciated since I feel like my head is about to explode.!!

jayne · 03-17-2007, 01:25 PM

Life always feels better when you get a decent sleep...I found once I could get on my side I slept like a baby again and it changes your whole outlook. Glad things are getting better for ya J x

Peachesp313 · 03-17-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ptwins

It's funny to see this post since I just came on to ask a similar question about ibuprofen. I am only 9 days po and my ps never said anything specific about the meds after surgery. Only warned about ibuprofen and asperin pre-op. Today I am having a terrible one sided headache. Possibly a migraine. It is ruining my day and tylenol is not doing a thing for it. I really want to try ibuprofen or even an excedrin migrain but I'm not sure if this is allowed. I understand why no ibuprofen before surgery but why can't I have some now that I am po. Any thoughts would be appreciated since I feel like my head is about to explode.!!

Well, I'm no doctor...but my PS approved me for ibuprofen when I was 12 days post-op. He originally said I'd have to wait 2 weeks after, but at my post-op he said I looked great, and was healing perfectly, so he okay'd ibuprofen AND beer!!
I started last night with the ibuprofen...took two 200 mg gel caps. It took away almost ALL of the pain in my boobs, my back, AND it squashed the head ache I had.

I have heard of other women on here that were allowed to take ibuprofen at 1 week post-op.
It would be best to call your PS and ask, but I saw in your other post that his office is closed...STILL, you did pay him a butt load of money!
Does he answer emails? Mine does...I have emailed him TONS of questions. Maybe your's would answer an email from you??

Hope you are able to start popping them ibuprofen soon...it really helps so much more than Tylenol. I don't even know why they make tylenol! (except for nursing mommies, I guess)

PetuPetu · 03-17-2007, 04:27 PM

I'm glad you are starting to feel better with the ibuprofen. I only took the Percocept for three days and thankfully didn't need any other meds for pain. I love ibuprofen for headaches though, Tylenol doesn't work well on me.

Laura1974 · 03-20-2007, 01:26 AM

Yep, I took Tylenol on the first day post and it did nothing for my achey back. On my day 2 post-op appt I asked the PS if I could take ibuprofen and he said yes and what a difference! By day 5 I didn't even need it anymore. So yep I had the same experience. -Laura

tiffany · 03-20-2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PetuPetu

I'm glad you are starting to feel better with the ibuprofen. I only took the Percocept for three days and thankfully didn't need any other meds for pain. I love ibuprofen for headaches though, Tylenol doesn't work well on me.

Really? That's funny because I agree with everyone else that Tylenol does CRAP for aches and pains, but I think it works great for headaches (that's the only thing I've found it to be good for...).

03-17-2007, 09:38 AM	#1
Peachesp313 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arkansas Sign: Posts: 895 Thanks: 274 Thanked 287 Times in 253 Posts	Thank the Lord for ibuprofen!! My PS gave me the okay for ibuprofen the other day...I made a trip to the store last night to get some, and OMG! What a difference! Why Tylenol wasn't helping , but ibuprofen has helped so much more. Plus, I got some of those stick on heating pads and put one on my aching back last night. And I put a small pillow under my right side and was able to LAY on my right side!! I actually got some sleep last night. I only woke up once to switch the pillow to the left side and turn over. I feel like a new woman...in much less pain and discomfort, and well rested. Oh yeah, the girls kind of jiggled yesterday, too!! Ever so slightly, but jiggled nonetheless...it ALMOST felt like real boob, lol! So, they are getting there, and I am, too. Big difference from 2 weeks ago...glad I held on there. And thanks to you all for getting me through the rough days. I really feel like everything will just get better and better from now on, especially after getting some rest. I really recommend ibuprofen as soon as your PS gives you the okay...you'll wonder why they even make Tylenol! ;-)

03-20-2007, 01:26 AM	#9
Laura1974 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CA (Central Coast) Sign: Posts: 49 Thanks: 5 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Amen! Yep, I took Tylenol on the first day post and it did nothing for my achey back. On my day 2 post-op appt I asked the PS if I could take ibuprofen and he said yes and what a difference! By day 5 I didn't even need it anymore. So yep I had the same experience. -Laura

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03-17-2007, 10:50 AM	#2
somedaysoon07 Join Date: Dec 2006 Sign: Posts: 66 Thanks: 21 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	i cant wait to ask my dr if i can take that.youre right tylenol dosent do anything,i am 17 day post op and i feel real sore and achy everyday.

03-17-2007, 12:46 PM	#5
ptwins Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 106 Thanks: 29 Thanked 49 Times in 46 Posts	It's funny to see this post since I just came on to ask a similar question about ibuprofen. I am only 9 days po and my ps never said anything specific about the meds after surgery. Only warned about ibuprofen and asperin pre-op. Today I am having a terrible one sided headache. Possibly a migraine. It is ruining my day and tylenol is not doing a thing for it. I really want to try ibuprofen or even an excedrin migrain but I'm not sure if this is allowed. I understand why no ibuprofen before surgery but why can't I have some now that I am po. Any thoughts would be appreciated since I feel like my head is about to explode.!!

03-17-2007, 01:25 PM	#6
jayne Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northants Posts: 1,447 Thanks: 50 Thanked 562 Times in 511 Posts	Life always feels better when you get a decent sleep...I found once I could get on my side I slept like a baby again and it changes your whole outlook. Glad things are getting better for ya J x

03-17-2007, 04:27 PM	#8
PetuPetu Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: California Posts: 472 Thanks: 71 Thanked 103 Times in 92 Posts	I'm glad you are starting to feel better with the ibuprofen. I only took the Percocept for three days and thankfully didn't need any other meds for pain. I love ibuprofen for headaches though, Tylenol doesn't work well on me.