<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Thanks to all of you for your reponses to my question about special needs during/after surgery. Here is a summary: "I will be having surgery for a partially torn rotator cuff and impengment in my right shoulder." 1. One person had complications with Versed. Another had problems with the Dextrose IV. However, both said those things may not have been gluten related. 2. Many of you recommended getting the names of all medications to be taken orally and call Stokes Pharmacy to verify the gf status. Stokes Rx (800-754-5222) email - [log in to unmask] 3. One person mentioned a new drug used as an anti-inflammatory that the doctors are thrilled with. It DOES contain gluten but couldn't remember the name of it. If anyone knows what this is -- please email me! 4. Darvacet (sp?) for pain was gluten free, as is Vioxx for inflammation. Demeral (generic) is gf for pain. Percocet and Vicoden are GF. 5. three of you said to tell the anesthesiologist that I have celiac and probably define for him. You said there were problems with anesthesia. 6. Nine of you said anything received by IV tube or hypo does not cross the intestinal track, so makes no difference. And anesthesia is not a problem. 7. If this is to be an outpatient procedure, have your physician write any prescriptions ahead of time. Take those prescriptions to your pharmacy to see what brands the pharmacy carries. Have those checked out for their gluten status. If you are to be admitted to the hospital overnight, find out from the physician what he/she is likely to prescribe and cehck those with the pharmacy. 8. contact Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG) in Seattle, WA for their Hospital Guide. It is noted as aEUR~a must for persons with CD and DH anticipating a hospital stay. Includes explicit instructions for hospital dietitians and pharmacyaEUR(tm). Hospital Staff that have received this guide highly recommend it, and it has been well received. The price is $15.00 plus shipping and handling of $4.50 for a total of $19.50 9. Many of you warned about the food/drink fed to you after surgery. Take your own crackers and soda as you will need to drink, eat and urinate before they will let you go home from day surgery. 10. If staying in the hospital overnight, work with the dietician prior to surgery. If possible have food brought in from home to be safe as the hospital dieticians don't have a clue.