This study aims to better understand the role that narcotic vs. non-narcotic multimodal pain
management play in patients' pain following bariatric surgery (Laproscopic Surgery and
Robotic Assisted Surgery). Participation in this study will last approximately 90 days
following surgery. During that 90 day period, participants will be asked to report pain and
nausea every 4 hours to a study coordinator or nurse while they are recovering in the
hospital. Following discharge from the hospital patients will be asked to report pain,
nausea, and any medical changes 7 days, 30 days, and 90 days from surgical date.
The procedures and medications used in this study are FDA approved medical therapies and are
part of Standard of Care for this population. This study aims to therapeutically investigate
efficacy of the proposed pain management regimens. The procedures and individual medications
are not the subject of research as they are considered routine well established and
documented interventions for obesity and the treatment of post operative pain.