Day 8

[bmc1976]

Today is day 8. It as has been weird this time because I was actually able to sleep every night. I know in the past I couldn't sleep at all for 5 days or so. I'm feeling much better and today I actually have some energy. I just hope my back pain stays away so I don't have to go through this a 6th time! Thank you all for your words of encouragement that helped me make it to day 8. I couldn't have done it without all of the wonderful people on here! Thank you so much!
Brian

[bmc1976]

That is one thing I'm worried about. I'm just afraid the scar tissue will return and may even reform bigger than before. Just not sure what to do. I'm going to get a second opinion before I make up my mind. But, as of now I don't have to worry about as I'm pain and pill free.

[lucyred68]

i have heard that there are new laser treatments for scar tissue.  less invasive and maybe no need for pain meds!!

[toxictome]

Congratulations on Day 8!   That is AWESOME!!!!!

Just a heads up...if you have another surgery to treat the scar tissue...that in itself can become a viscious cycle...because as with any surgery..there is a chance of scar tissue forming......again!!!!

Keep up the good work!!
I'm proud of you.

[lucyred68]

the pain is already back.  i haven't had surgery, but have two degerated discs with osteoarthritis in my lower back.  the problem with back pain is that you can't see the problem like with surgery or a broken bone.  my right hand has two fingers that are deformed by the arthritis, and i just tell people that the back is the same, and they finally understand.  i just moved and my source of pain meds ran out.  the new dr wants me to sign an agreement, which makes me feel lower than a sows belly, like i am a criminal or something.  the pain is legitimate, and it hurts to be treated like i am into recreational drugs or something.  oh well.  life goes on, and i will try to manage the pain with hot packs and stretching.

[bmc1976]

Way to go Worried!  Another day or two and you'll feel great. I haven't really felt that good until today. Keep it up. It will all be over before you know it.
Thank you everyone for posting and encouraging me. It truly does mean a lot to me!

[worried878]

I am on day 6 ...home for lunch...First day at work and I will be honest, I was beat and had to lay down for 30 minutes when I got home and eat so I can go back...I crashed hard..I also did not sleep as well as I have been probably due to anxiety of returning to the real world after 5 days of vegging when I want to...I have not had trouble sleeping either til last night...will be glad when my energy comes back...right now i am just gonna focus on getting thru work each day

[bmc1976]

The back pain is what always gets me back on them. It just seems like a continuous cycle. I have had to quit 6 times. My longest stretch without pain was just about 10 months. I had another mri a few months ago and I have scar tissue hitting my sciatic nerve from my previous surgery. It must have shifted or something because about a week ago my pain just vanished. If it comes back again I'll need to go in and have surgery to clean up the scar tissue. Hopefully I wont have to though! Good luck to you with your back and hope you can remain pain free!

[Calzy]

Way to go on day 8. You have being here long enough to know that after a time the pain gets better so dont set yourself up by thinking that way. My pains got much worse before it got better but i am much older than you are. Being clean for about 6 mos now i am learning what my physical limits are, working out to keep my back loose, walking, cant run yet, and dealing with the pain when i over do it, it sucks but it's keeping my hand out of the cookie jar for pain meds. My brain still says that i can be rescued by the pain meds, but i feel i am getting control of my pain issues alittle more each day. Dont go through it a 6th time!
God luck

[lucyred68]

i'm with you brian, about hoping the back pain stays away.  i ended back on the norco for the same reason, and am quitting right now too.  soul-mates?

[avisg]

sounds like you are doing really well ,keep it up .......good luck .
avis