Another Day

[LadySundown]

Today is day 8 with no patches and still haven't taken any Ultram. I don't feel as stiff and sore as I did when I was still on the fentanyl patches. Strange. Went shopping today bought food for all of my bird feeders. I finally got some peanuts for the squirrels. Not because I wanted to but they're protesting by pulling up my plants on the patio.
Guess I'll take my book and go outside and read for a while. Life truly is better than it was a year ago.
I hope every one can kick their addiction and I have faith in all of you. I think part of it is not knowing what's going to happen, and no matter how many people you ask, no one has an exact answer because everyone is different. BUT you can get some pretty good ideas and suggestions here.
Take Care....LS

[badeggs]

hey hun, glad to hear you are doing so well...i didn't have a doubt though. i knew you were a strong lady and would get through this ok. i know it's not over yet, but you will make it b/c you are determined and want it to be so. mind power i guess. but i am so happy that you are feeling well. i worry about you. if you ever need to talk, open your yahoo messenger and i'll be there. i'm sry i haven't replied to your email, but i have been kindda busy with a new grandbaby, born on 6-08. and my daughter has been staying here with hubby and i the past 2 weeks just for the extra help i can give, but hey, i love it, who am i kidding? lol. email me anytime you want to, i am always around. take care...love to you...cin

[tomanypills]

your so right about everyone being diff. your doing great,you prove that this can be done,,,did you get me anything from the store? did you take care of the plates? ok i"ll talk at ya in a while. i love ya

[road2recovery]

congradulations!!! it sounds like you are doing so good..i hope it continues to stay this way and just getter better each day..
god bless you
r2r
keep posting , you give us hope

[LadySundown]

Thanks to all of you for your encouraging words. Friends like you are what made it possible for me to get this far. My family is great and I love them but they can't even think about me being addicted to a drug. My mom's 80 and a wonderful lady. I don't want to upset her. The rest of them I will have my day with. LOL

All of you take care. Do something to make yourself feel good. Today is the first time in months I've been able to read. I have a passion for reading but while I was on the fentanyl I couldn't concentrate enough.

r2r....hope to hear a lot from you. I read your posts.

badeggs...you know you're the strong one. You have more physical pain than I ever thought of having. I bet that baby is adorable.

tomnypls....I really was going to get the tags for my car today, but it's not my fault there was a jewelry sale at Illusions. I needed earrings. I have holes in my head to fill.......ly

Take Care All.......LS

[Marce4]

You sound wonderful.....I'm truly so happy for you!  You did it...it took time but you stuck it out and you did it!  I hope you will stay and post your story from time to time so that others can see that there is a light at the end of all this!

Thanks for all your encouragement and support of so many here...we are truly grateful!

Peace,
Marcie:)

[Whenwillitend]

Congrats, you sound like you are doing better. Every day is a bit better - maybe it will help you to know that your squirrel story made me smile. :)

[Gypsygirl66]

Hey there, so very glad to hear you got out today. I think it's time you flushed those ultram or at least just forget about them. You are not going to need them, you have made it through the worst of it with the strength and dignity that you made it though all those tapers with. I know it's been a rough 8 days, but look at you. You're alive, well and you did it with no help from ultram or any other opiate. I'm so very proud of you and very proud to call you my friend. Soon you'll be looking back at this time and it will be just a memory, a learning experience ABSOLUTELY, but still a memory. You will always carry with you what happened to you before you got here and the strength it took to get off those evil patches.
But you are a better and stronger person for all that you have given to the peaple here and for fighting to get your life back.
I'm also very happy to here that day 8 was what sounds like a pretty good one and a productive one. I know how those squirrel's can get when they start that protesting stuff, they can get pretty out of hand, you need to get your self an itty, bitty paddle and give them a good spanking...LOL Please remind me to tell you about my bird's and squirrel's, but especially about my bunny. Okay my friend, I'm glad that day eight was productive and everyday will get better (physically), if you need ANYTHING just send me an e-mail. Okay.
xoxoxo
M

[mom2rachie]

It's so refreshing to see your post today.  I'm very happy that you are seeing the light at the end of this long dark troubling tunnel.
I have made a call and will go on Subutex starting Thursday morning so I am happy too.  The dr asked me to pick a quit date, because there was no waiting list or anything and he was local, and I made one.  I could have easily said next week to give myself a little more time but what the hell am I waiting for huh?
Thank you for being such an inspiration.
PS
The pharmacist wher I get ALL my scripts filled called me to say he got the order from the doc to prescribe me sub and he was happy!!

[mom2rachie]

:)

[LadySundown]

Each of you has played a special part in my journey through the long taper and w/d.

Mom2rachie...I always liked the name Kady. lol You're getting your sub and I know how happy that makes you. I don't think you have to stay on it a real long time. You're in the home stretch now. Can't wait to hear an update from you.

Gypsygirl I look forward to your emails. They always have something good in them that I can keep with me all day. The first thing I do when I get online is check my mail. You are a true friend and one I want to keep.

Whenwillitallend....I'm glad my squirrel story made you smile. Some days are better than others, but that's life. Please keep in touch

Marce4...I love reading your posts. They're so inspirational. You've helped a lot of people besides me. Keep up the good work.

My deal has always been making myself stay in the house. I feel so much better outside. I don't know what I'll do when winter gets here. I have to run and get some pepcid before it's too late.

I hope to talk to all of you again very soon.
Love to all.....LS