FWD:Pain after surgery: How pain medications and anesthesia can help

byrd45 Tue Jan 06, 2009 2:27 am

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From: byrd45 (Original Message) Sent: 4/24/2007 12:46 PM
Pain after surgery: How pain medications and anesthesia can help
You don't have to suffer through severe pain after surgery. Modern pain medications and anesthesia can control post-surgical pain and help your body heal.
If you're scheduled for surgery, it's natural to have concerns — or even fears — about the pain following the procedure. Although some pain is likely, you don't have to endure severe pain after any surgery. In fact, your nurses and doctors consider effective pain management a key part of your recovery, because well-controlled pain can speed your healing and lead to fewer complications.

The best treatment for post-surgical pain requires a careful balance between benefits and risks. If your pain medication is too strong, you may have side effects, such as sleepiness, nausea or vomiting. But if your pain medication is too weak, you may suffer unnecessary pain. The goal is finding the right balance for you at each point during the procedure and during your recovery.

Plan now for post-surgical pain relief