I'm having surgery in two days and i was told to stop taking ibuprofen two weeks prior to the surgery. this weekend i've had a terrible toothache and the only way it finally subsided some was with ibuprofen. will this mess up my surgery?

Possibly: You need to let your surgeon know at once. In addition, they may want you to resolve your toothache issues before your surgery, especially if you have an infection.

Not recommended: Next time take Tylenol (acetaminophen) before surgery because it does not thin the blood and is safe to take before surgery. Don't hesitate to ask your surgeon any questions you may have before the surgery.