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A member asked:
How long after my laparoscopic fundoplication should i expect to no longer need pain medication for my surgery pain?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Varies: Everyone is different so there is no magic time frame most are not regularly taking pain meds within a week.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Very short time: With in 2 wks you should not be taking pain medications after fundal plication surgery.
Answered 4/10/2021
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Few days: On average most patients require pain medication for 2-4 days. Then they can usually get by with over the counter tylenol (acetaminophen).
Answered 6/7/2017
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