90 days clean of oxy!!

[bama88]

i just checked my tracker..and i am right. today is 90 days of no oxy. i did have some baby relapses along the way. one just to fark up. and two was due to this new surgery. too much pain. but i am going to beat the odds. start thinking like that. instead of being a statistic be a new on. you get the idea. and im not myself right now. i feel like a dog going to the vet. i wonder if i go to where my dog hides will my family look for me. lol. oh i need prayer...and lots of it. if i could fall to my knees i would. but i have to sit.

[bama88]

i made it thru with only 2 percs so far...and lots of ice...i want to rent an ice machine not a bag. i want the whole ice chest full too. i could slide this left leg in. the funny thing is those percs didn't touch my pain..only the ice. question..did i mess up all the pain receptors in my brain or is it because i hate percs now ? wtf i mean i know 7.5 is weak for me but why don't they work? or am i in so much pain only ice works?

[minn66]

Bama, you are simply amazing! You are so positive and have a sense of humor that makes me chuckle every time I read your posts!  I hope you enjoy your banana splits and feel better soon. :)

[bama88]

thanks..i forgot about the back of the knee trick. thanks for the refresher....the hardest part is walking. i mean this was my good leg for so long...im lost at what foot to step off of. lol.

[tomskat]

Hey there...congratulations on your 90 days and welcome home from the hospital!! Vicki is right...don't worry about your addiction and focus on healing yourself first!! Manage your pain,and post whenever you need us!! Take care and get some rest if you can..

[Kresaera]

I recently had gall bladder surgery and I was getting shots of dilaudid every 2 hours and I took percs home, I took them as needed for about 4 days and had no withdraw! Congrats on 90 days! That's an awesome accomplishment!

[vicki595]

Hey! Glad you're home.

ICE is your best pain reliever right now! I work in Recovery at an ortho surgery center and I place the ice pack in back of the knee. This way, it cools the blood headed to your knee and leg which reduces the inflammation which is causing most of the pain!  Don't worry about addiction right now. You need to cover the pain so it doesn't get out of control. Take the Percocet around the clock for the first 24hours, then as needed. Keep you leg elevated above your heart for the next couple of days. I'm sure they told you all of this...you'll be okay Bama so just relax and get healed!  XO

[bama88]

he prescribed 38 7mgs. i wanted ice immediately. they gave me one to velcro around my knee.

[LostNoMore]

Hey Bama. Your attitude is inspiring. I admire you for your strength and
willingness to stick with it. I want you to know that I'm praying for you.
Hang in there and get off those pain meds just as soon as you can. One week
won't put you back in full-blown W/D/s. But, keep your guard up! Stay close
and keep using the ice. I had a "cryocuff" when I had my knee done. Little
cooler with ice in it and a hose connected to a knee wrap. LOVED it.

[atthebeach]

Good to hear from you. Happy for you that the surgery is over. Now you will be on the mend. Rest, keep it iced, only take the percs as needed and the least possible dose. How many did the doctor prescribe?

[bama88]

hey guys just got home!! whew what a long day. left knee h u r t s. but ironically ice worked the best out of pain meds!! my doctor said i am torn up with arthritis and tore miniscus before .  so with that being said.....im in huge pain and trying to take percs...im extremely leary of percs...because i know they are in the oxy family....so hope to get off the pills asap. im hoping to be off them by Friday...i don't want to start up again and end up back in pain clinic. even thu i know i could. this is going to be mental all and out war. i refuse to get a relapse going..and don't want to detox again so i think if i try to not take any or just as long as i need to i should be ok.the pain is increasing as we speak..ice is on my knee.i may fall asleep with ice. i have before.

anyone have a timeline estimate on how long i can take the meds before my body gets dependant. and will my body build tolerance fast? if i take as prescribed will it work? help me.

[bama88]

when i get my knees back to normal i want to buy a pair of high heels

[bama88]

im gonna get two...lol. i love banana splits. i know its a dumb thing. but i don't know how else to celebrate. especially under these conditions.

[Climb_Strait]

Much luck and love! I hope all goes well and enjoy that banana split. Stay strong.

[Climb_Strait]

Much luck and love! I hope all goes well and enjoy that banana split. Stay strong.

[Sarah11212]

(((Bama)))

So happy for you!  I cannot wait to have 90 days under my belt.
You will do great today!

[bama88]

i still will eat my banana split . i will make someone get me one. a real one from dairy queen. i want it the right way. and after i can walk my mom is here to help me....and she told me i look so dam good. wouldn't have recognized me in airport. because i finally look good. and skinny. i used to weight 245 and got weighted at hospital Friday. i weigh 180. in a year i loss that much weight. and i wanted a gastro bypass....well i had an oxy bypass instead.

[bama88]

a perfect way to celebrate 90 days...yep a big ole dose of anesthesia. god has a sense of humor when it comes to me.