Feeling just great

[jon709]

My name is Jon and I am a 43 year old husband and father.  I have 11 days clean from oxycontin.  Had script from doctor for back and neck fusion surgery.  Took the meds for 5 years. Was taking up to 240mg a day or higher.  I have gone through withdraw quite a few times and this last has been kind of different.  The first 3-6 days were horrible.  Today on day 11,   I had the energy to go out in the back yard ( 1/4) acre and do some gardening with my kids.  We have corn, tomatoes, bell peppers, artichokes, yellow pear tomatoes, swiss chard  and some other goodies.  I had the best day in 11 days.  Just to get my hands in the earth and feel the big round ball we live on.  I have always loved gardening and now my three sons are just as much into it. It really gets you in touch with God or whoever you look/ask/talk too.  I had the same sensation when I used to surf.  Sometimes I would go out everyday before work and just ride my longboard and connect with The Mother/Father and the Earth.  Somedays I would just stay all day.  I sure do miss it alot. Sitting in the water you are connected with all of the other shores of the world.  Wow.

So I am doing some things that bring me pleasure.  I am so happy I made the decision to stop.  I am not quite sure what I am going to do about my chronic back pain.  I have been taking Alleve, ibuprophin, tylonol, excedrin, all of them.  They help to a certain poin and I can function.  But It never goes away and I have to find a way do deal with it without drugs.  I b ought a professional treadmill and will be using that to build up some body strength.  I am hoping that this will help with my back pain.  It the muscles are stronger then they can support my back better yes?

I also took the kids to the movies tonight.   What a great day!  I almost felt normal again.  I know that I have a long road in front of me but my family is quite a huge motivator.  I am so looking forward to the next couple of weeks because I know that I am just going to keep feeling better.  I love my family so much.  I want to be the husband and father I know I can be.  thanks for listening.  God bless all of you and let those that love you help you.  

jon

[Celena]

Good luck Jon! I  have been through opiate addiction and withdrawels and it is horrible, I know your pain..You are doing great. Keep it simple, minute by minute, if need be. The w/d will end, and you will be much stronger as a result. Your family needs you!

[jon709]

thanks I will check those out.  My dad sends me tiger balm from thailand and that works pretty well but I will check those you mentioned.  Yes just a great day although I cant sleep again.  I get an hour or two during the daytime and here and there.  I have always has insomnia and am going to have a sleep apnea study done here in a week or two.  My wife cant even sleep I snore so loud.... that is when I do sleep.

I love my life and hope everybody that is looking for help finds it.  Live is sure worth living without that haze in your head.

Take care

[scaredmom330]

I am so proud of you. Happy you are doing so well. Have you checked out any aftercare? this is very important. Also I bought some cream called Australian Dream, works wonders on Fibromlygia and CFS pains. It is expensive, $30 at Walgreens or Kroger, but worth every penny. Also has a 100% guarantee, if it doesnt work, you can take it back and get your $$ back with no questions. I have tried it several times on different aches and pains and am very pleased with it. Let me know what you think, if you try it. Good luck.