Home From Surgery - Update :)

[Emily813]

Hello Everyone,

Had my surgery yesterday on my foot. I had to stop my Suboxone 3 days prior to surgery to be able to be put to sleep and have 2 days of pain meds (which is all I felt safe taking). Last night after the block wore off, I was in terrible pain. I took the Vicodin put ice and rested, finally within the hour, I was able to get the pain under control. I have been able to keep the pain under control since then. Only 2 pain pills so far. My husband is controlling them so I don't have access. I am not having any thoughts of using. I plan on going to a meeting tonight. All is going well.

The day before the surgery, I was at work trying to get everything done and started to have anxiety attack with nausea. I had to go home for a couple of hours and then when I got back, my the manager over my manager came over and gave me a great "pep" talk and made me feel better. My work and family has been so very supportive for this surgery. I am truelly thankful that I am in recovery, because if I was not, then I would not be able to have the support necessary for me as an addict to get through something like this.

I just wanted to post an update to all of my friends out there that knew how nervous I was for the surgery.

[NautyOne]

Well, I guess you can have all the thoughts you want, but your not gonna get them if the hubby is holding them.  That's a good thing.  You should be fine in a day or two and can probably get by with tylenol or advil.  Take care of that footsie.........

Luv,
Nauty.............

[cathy5841]

emily, you are doing great.  i am so glad you got hte pain under control.  hopefully with your surgery, your foot will get better and you will be on the road to recovery with the foot and the addiction.  keep us posted
cathy  

[mimi1313]

i'm really glad your surgery went well and you are doing good with the pain medication. Smart girl having your husand control the pills.

I hope you heal well and you seem blessd to have all the good people in your life!