Hey Justneed, great job on getting rid of the evil oxys. I completly understand about the doctors NOT understanding about being addicted. I recently had a procedure done and told the doctor that i DID NOT want any opiate pain meds but he insisted that I take them as I would be in a great deal of pain if I didn't take them. Well I told him that if I did take them I would be in even greater pain because it might just jump start my addiction all over again. The doctor looked at me with a very puzzled look and said "I don't understand that, just stop taking them when you don"t need them anymore" I responded well that could be a lifetime as I am an addict!!! Unfortunatley some doctors just DON'T get it. God Bless---Rick
I really appreciate your post! I am amazed that you would turn down (rip up) your prescription for pain meds after surgery! I'm still fairly early in this process, and I know, at least at this point for me, I would not have been able to do that! I want to get to a point where I would be able to take them as directed and as truly needed for pain! I am facing a surgery in my future and I am putting it off for as long as possible until I feel I am ready!
Thanks again, and take care!
Wow! Congratulations on a year! I am so impressed with this post. It will definitely stick with me if I am ever in a similar situation. Thank you
As you already know, you are my HERO. I could not have kicked the pills without your remarkable knowledge of the detox process and your acute vision of whats to come in a life with pills. I was just existing in life and your solid care and devotion showed me that I could again live life. Wishing you a speedy recovery and can't wait till your mended enuff to start posting again. You are such an inspiration in every sense of the word. Much, Much respect.
Incredible story and wonderful insight!! Thanks for posting. You're right, never become complacent and have a plan should life happen to give you a shot in the gut, or finger. I think that the only Doctor's trained for our issues are in the Pain Management clinic, any other Doctor, buyer beware!!
love this post and these comments...thanks!