surgery

[tooter212]

I finely got the okay for the back surgery! Now just waiting for them to call me and let me know when. I am concerned about pain meds. Our 50 son has been giving us problems. I'm afraid I'll use the pills to get me through that also. I know it won't help but sometimes I'd do anything to escape it all. Pleas pray for me. I'm 7 1/2 months clean. Not taking the ambien, amitriptyline or tramadol either.

[clean_in_ks]

LOLOLOLOL.....you are SO funny, Toot.  Glad you went back and got the right one.....the woman that wrote the book has an addicted son too.  As you read it, it will help you with those feelings of guilt.  PROMISE!!  

[tooter212]

I pray it helps them. The hard part is the guilt. I got so excited about ordering the book I downloaded "Setting Boundaries with Aging Parents" first. Had to go back and get the right one. lol

[clean_in_ks]

That book helped me SO MUCH, Tooter!  I got mine off Amazon and also had the book shipped to my sis and several others who are dealing with  addicted adult children in my family.  

[tooter212]

I meant Clean in KS. ;-)

[tooter212]

IBC, I just downloaded the book. Looking forward to reading it. More important, putting it to use!

[tooter212]

Thanks guys, knowing your in my corner really does help. Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children sounds like what I need. It's still hard for me to concentrate but will check it out. Thank you so much. I used to love to read, I still BUY the books anyway. lol

[OpenMind24hours]

Tooter I hope this surgery takes care of your pain. That's the most important issue. I know you will get through the pain medication okay. You haven't come this far only to go back to the way you were.  From what I read from you all these months I know you have God on your side. Ask Him every morning to take you in his care and show you how to live, just for today, and you will be okay; just for today.

[clean_in_ks]

Good deal, Tooter!  Be sure and let us know the surgery date, ok?  You've got my prayer support for sure~

If you want a good book to read during your surgery recovery time....read "Setting Boundaries with Your Adult Children" by Allison Bottke.
It will help you A LOT with your addicted son....and the setting of boundaries VERY necessary for a 50 yr old man.....PROMISE!!!

[tooter212]

;-)

[Jinx_777]

roflmao tooter.

[tooter212]

Jinx, I'm so sorry for your pain. Heart ache is the worst!! Don't smack him, just make sure he has some accidents, like falling down or tripping. And then look sooo concerned lol.

[Jinx_777]

sending prayers.  just stick to taking them as prescribed for the least amount of time you can.  use motrin or naproxen as soon as you are able.  just don't let yourself take them for more than 2 weeks if possible.
I totally understand wanting to take them to escape.  my daughter's (disabled) 'dad' lives with us to help and today took off for 14 hrs to 'work'.  aughghghhghghhg  I wanted to dip into my script to 'escape' and for legitimate pain.  I feel like I am going to die I hurt so bad.  I didn't though.  maybe I will just smack him instead.  jk I am now in bed for the night.