Hi, I have suffered from severe migraines for over 15 years. Some days are better than others, so my meds vary.

I need to have surgery for a problem completely unrelated to my migraines. I'll be going under general anesthesia.

The hospital that I'm going to is extremely disorganized. I've seen about 6 different nurses, and have gone over my medication and health history several times, with several different people. Unfortunately, there seems to be a severe LACK of communication at this hospital! So frustrating.

So, I just wanted to ASK: Is it okay to take 2 Fioricet with Codeine on the MORNING of surgery? I was told it was "fine" by a pre-surgery nurse, but I want to be totally sure. Alternately, I may take 2 Tylenol with Codeine on the MORNING of surgery (also "fine" with the nurse). Maybe Tylenol with Codeine would be better, since Fioricet contains butalbital?

I'll also be taking 10 mg. Valium on the MORNING of surgery. I took this before my previous 3 surgeries (15 years ago) so I know Valium is okay to take.

Does anyone know if it's okay to take PAIN MEDS before surgery? Fioricet with Codeine works better for my migraines, but if Tylenol with Codeine might be safer to take before going under, then I'll take that instead.

Thanks in advance for any advice! Surgery is only a couple of days away---I'm getting scared. I HOPE they know what they're doing at this hospital---it is disorganized beyond belief!

Thanks,
Eva