Bupivacaine for Postoperative Pain User Reviews

• Tig...
• May 16, 2015

"Had rotator cuff surgery and was not advised of the cardiac side effects. Felt like a heavy weight on chest and difficulty breathing. Scary! I'm in good physical and mental health with a workout routine 3 days a week. As for the psychological effects, I'm ready to rip someone's heart out. This is a complete failure on the doctor's staff. I will definitely let him know. Been grouchy, irritable, and very little patience. But the capper is I'm supposed to remove the block myself. Found out after surgery that I could get a script for in-home nursing care, which was not offered. I'm 73 and my wife is 68."

• Gea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 29, 2019

"Just had rotator cuff surgery. Excellent experience with the Ambit device and bupivacaine. Had no pain during the 3 days post-op and no issues removing the tiny needle. I wish this technology had been available in the past. This is a huge benefit over oral pain medications, which dull the senses without really stopping the pain."

• Hel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2016

"Husband had rotator cuff surgery and was sent home with an Ambit pump, which automatically dispensed timed doses of bupivacaine (and had an option to dispense extra as-needed doses). He was actually quite comfortable and able to sleep, unlike 3 years ago when the other shoulder was done and this technology/drug was not available. At that time, we had only pain pills and ice packs (sleepless nights and miserable days). Compared to then, the pain now was minimal. Yes, he has to remove the small plastic tube from the injection site, but he didn’t have a problem with that. No personality changes, no side effects. Our experience was quite positive. He is 56."