Trout's Update

[Lotsatrout]

I can't believe that these last 10 days are almost over!  My wife and daughter will be home in 13 hours and I'm basically tearing up just thinking about thier arrival.  I have missed them so bad!  It will be nice for the household to be "normal" again and my stupid little dog will quit whinning.  She has been doing that for 10 days!  Uggggg....  A little honesty here...  My doc called me out of the blue and said that he called in 5mg Hydros since it was at the end of my 30 day cycle.  I was on 10mg Oxy's but we had been tapering off of all pain meds.  Of course I picked them up and took a few but I've got to tell you that after 26-28 days off of anything I wasn't really interested.  I didn't really like the feeling from them.  I haven't had hydro for a long time... Maybe it was the Tylenol or something but I lost interest real quick.  I haven't had any for a couple of days so there they sit.  The neat thing is that I'm not really tempted by them.  

I have another issue I've brought up before that needs to be addressed NOW.  I've got to quit drinking beer you guys.  I drink beer every night but not to the point that I get "drunk".  It NEEDS to stop NOW!  I don't want to find out someday that "it's too late".  With my wife being gone for 10 days it has really allowed me to take another look at my life and what garbage needs to be taken to the curb.  I'm sick of this continuous abuse I put myself through and want live until I'm 100.  I didn't drink any beer yesterday evening just cuz I felt so guilty about buying a 6-pack.  I don't suffer from WD's without it or anything like that but it really is just something that I don't want to be a part of my life anymore.  I want to be done.... So that's my next goal.... NO MORE BEER!  NO MORE BEER!

Today is a happy day for me cuz I'll have my honey back home.  She is my ROCK and my SOULMATE and a day apart from her makes a very tough day.  I can't wait to see her!  :)   Anyway, that's it for today...  

Trout

[bmc1976]

There's a great forum on homebrew and they have a forum on there for making homemade soda. I have thought of doing the rootbeer thing for the kids. I think it you would have a blast making it. I'll send you a pm about it.

[Lotsatrout]

bmc.... thanks for the post.  You have a great idea.... In fact, I've tossed around the idea of trying to make root beer.  I like it better than regular beer and some of the home made stuff is VERY good.  I may have to look into that again.  I like lemonade as well but I'm really thinking that the rootbeer thing would be fun so if you're ever in Vermont, stop by for a rootbeer.  :)

Mike

[bmc1976]

If your wife wants your beer to taste like urine I could email her a suggestion!!! Just kidding. Start making some fresh squeezed lemonade. It tastes so good and that could be your new ritual. Nothing wrong with becoming addicted to lemonade!  Just make it your new beverage of choice. Or if you don't like lemonade try something else. Just no vodka to mix with it please! Or the non alcoholic beer like someone mentioned might be a good idea. I don't think that stuff tastes that great though.But you'd might be better off not even touching that stuff as it might remind you of your beer of choice. I do brew my own beer but not sure how to make non alcoholic. It's just more of a hobby and I give most of it away. It is actually pretty interesting. Best of luck in kicking the routine! If you're ever in IL stop by for a pepsi!

[Lotsatrout]

Whoa... De' Ja Vue!   :)  Thanks for the comment(s) Oxykicker....  All good(?) things must come to an end right?  It's kinda funny because my wife literally prays that someday it will taste like urine when I drink it so that I will quit.  Ummmm  I don't think I need to wait for that prayer to be answered.  I think I'll just quit!

I guess stupid is a better name for my dog than what Steve Martin called his dog in "The Jerk" right?  :)  e-ya'll later  -  11 HOURS AND COUNTING!  YIPPEEEEEEEE

Trout

[Oxykicker]

I know exactly where you are coming from buddy, just kick the beer into touch, a brilliant heartfelt story, go on start your life again, aint it great oxy free. David.

[Oxykicker]

I know exactly where you are coming from buddy, just kick the beer into touch, a brilliant heartfelt story, go on start your life again, aint it great oxy free. David.

[Oxykicker]

I know exactly where you are coming from buddy, just kick the beer into touch, a brilliant heartfelt story, go on start your life again, aint it great oxy free. David.

[Flutterby111]

My dad used to call my dog Pepper stupid...like that was really her name or something..."Come here stupid"--but he loved her too! LOL

[dove3053]

I remember your first post when she left. She's a lucky lady to have someone who loves her so much. I think the seperation did you good.

Dove

[Lotsatrout]

I've never seen anything like it...  Sometimes it's so loud I have to go find her and make sure she's ok... I call her stupid but I really do like her.  It's just..... give me a freaking break already!  I

[Flutterby111]

LOL that's funny.. bout the dog

[Lotsatrout]

Now.... what to do about my stupid little dog....  I cant take the whinning any longer!  Maybe I'll giver her the 5mg Hydro's.... Nah cuz then she'll be whining tomorrow from WD's....  Ugggg!

[Lotsatrout]

Jeez.... you guys are full of great suggestions.  Ah... the power of the people!  You're absolutely right bmc...  It is just a stupid routine.... a stupid habit.  I HATE the feeling after drinking to much and haven't had a hangover for years...  It's just a stupid, stupid think I do.  Thanks goingtomakeit... NO MORE BEERS!  I don't drink them to escape from anything.  I for the most part, love my life.  There aren't any hidden skeletons in my closet that I'm trying to cover up with the beer or anything like that.  Just plain old stupid and that's why I need to rid myself of it.  

You guys and gals are awesome!  And so you know.... the 5mg'ers are just sitting there waiting for my wife to take charge of them.  Shes tough!  I'm going to let her hang on to them.  It will be a reserve for those "bad" days.  Not WD bad...  Pain bad...  They're not even on my mind...  Thanks for your encouraging words everyone!  You are going to see a very happy post from me tomorrow at some point so be prepared.... It's coming!  :)

Happy Trout

[jafro]

If it's just the taste of beer you like, you might wanna try one of those 'near' beers you can get at the grocery store - they're supposed to taste like beer but have no alcohol?

[bmc1976]

It sounds like it is just part of your daily routine. It's just a habit. Maybe try and change your routine when you get home from work. Instead of cracking open a cold one maybe go for a walk. There are a lot of people out there that just have a few beers in the evening and I don't think there is anything wrong with that as long as it doesn't get out of control. I've never been like that but do enjoy an occasional drink. I haven't had a beer for a long time because I have never mixed alcohol with my pain meds. Like I said above, it seems like it's just a habit or routine. I think breaking that routine might be your best route in my opinion. Best of luck!
Brian

[GoingToMakeIt]

Trout, read my beak. No more beers!
This is a good decision. We are always 'looking' for that escape mechanism.
Congrats on living through 10 days without your wife. Buy some roses for her. Treat her like a queen.

[cocobeanlisa]

hey there,

If I where you I would throw out those 5mgs now, why leave them around to tempt you later..
Put them in the trash..Congrates on everything, sounds like your going to enjoy your wife being home...Remember to take things slow, and about the beer, if your not an alcoholic just cut down on the amount..I am recovering alcoholic (11years sober) so I NEEDED AA.. But that's just me....I can't even drink one beer....there's nothing wrong with a social drinker..Just ask yourself are you social or are you drimking to avoid your problems..that should answer your question if you need to cut back or not..


Good luck...and have some fun....

cocobean lisa

[Flutterby111]

Does she know about this site? Man, if she could see what you just wrote...I as a wife would be tickled to see how loved she is.....  good luck with all...you know we're just a keyboard away....I hear ya..usually I always fall back on pot...but this time, I just want to be me....clean.  And I am.

[cathy5841]

awwww trout you are too sweet.  maybe you can decide as a reward for getting through your wife being gone you will quit drinkin.  i have never been a drinker so i cant help there.  good luck
cathy