not a question just need to vent and need some support

[walurs1201]

Well I have go go BA j in for surgery on the 2nd or the 9th to move my battery pack so I still have to take my Norco 3 times a day but I don't want to I can feel myself becoming depend on Them on and I am scared to death as if that was not bad enough the aunt that easier me passed away on Tuesday so even More stress. My husband had neck surgery about about 2 years ago and they have him monadone 3 times a day I have never touched his pills but the fact that I am going to be trying to get clean here shortly this scares me as well I just need someone to tell me that in the end it will work out and me and my family will be fine

[walurs1201]

My hubby does hold my pills and gives them lime I should have them but I have been on them for over a year and a half I have a finger cut off twice and back surgery and have to have another on in a week or so and as I said before I had a issues about 5 years ago and went to rehab so this is why I am so scared I almost lost my family once over pills

[On2better]

I agree with coconuts. A two week supply can easily turn into two years, at least it did for me. I'm so sorry about the surgery and your aunt :( you seem ti be going into it with the right mindset. Is there anyone who can hold the pills for you and dose as needed and prescribed? Hqve you discussed your concerns with your doctor? Every thing will be alright as long as you are using your meds as prescribed for pain and only when you need them! Ask your doctor what to expect for recovery and how long you can expect to be in pain. Set a goal for yourself... How much pain can you tolerate and still function? And just try to take it easy as you come off the meds. We have all been through withdrawals so you have a lot of support and good advice here.

[coconuts27]

ps. Doctors will keep prescribing that crap as long as they're getting your money. Most dont really care if your pain is legitimate or not. So a two week supply could turn into 2 years, easily.

[coconuts27]

If you need them, then you gotta take them. But there are non-narcotic alternatives. Like mommy said, she's having w/ds from a 10 day supply. So if you can do without the narcotics, I would highly encourage you to do that.definitely dont touch the methadone. Thats a whole nother monster.

[scaredmommy2005]

Gotta love auto text. I had the same thing happen to me. 5 mo clean and I had to have emergency surgery. I gave my mom the norco they gave me and she would only give me 1 as needed. It worked well. I am having minor withdrawals. I stopped 4 days ago and only took them for 10 days. By minor I mean foggy feeling, night sweats and lack of energy. Some rls symptoms but they are not bad. My point is you can get through it. It's hard and it stinks that we are addicted to something that you sometimes need but you have to take it 1 day at a time.

[walurs1201]

Have to forgive the spelling my phone does what it wants