Thank god, I have found my people!!!!

Hi, I'm pretty new to the board, have been cruisin' around for a few weeks and exploring rooms, primarily staying within my state and looking at the message boards. Tonight I have stumbled upon this room, (I'm totally sure I wasn't in charge as I would have been on the Avenue website, left to my own devices!!!) I'm in recovery and am now dealing with the results of emotional eating........another addiction...........another time...........and yes..........so is shopping. I have my meeting with the surgeon next month and am looking forward to surgery, but also have some fear around the pain medication. My last relapse 13 years ago was with pain meds and I have been talking about it with my friends in recovery and want to be up front...........no secrets.........but am a little apprehensive. I just wanted to mention it, say hi to all and thanks for being here. When I started reading, I knew I had found the place for me. Martha

hi martha, welcome!

We're here for you!



Liz

Hi Martha and welcome!  I can only share my experience with the pain medication after surgery (lap) but I had 3 days of Lor-tab and was told if it was too bad to call.  If I just wanted to sleep take Benedryl. That worked for me.  Good Luck on your journey!  Lori

Hi Martha, I understand your concerns.  I had my surgery 11 months ago, and have been sober in AA for close to 6 years now.  I made a lot of AA meetings prior to my surgery, and then afterward as well.  I used the pump while in the hospital and then only took the pain meds as needed, or used Tylenol first to take the edge off.  I was not on the pain med for long.   Be honest with your surgeon.  Be honest with your recovery friends.   I am glad you found us.  Share your recovery story with us when you get the chance. Hugs, Trish

I appreciate the support and am glad to you are all here. It's nice to be able to talk with others who have been through both processes. The feedback around managing pain was great to hear and I am feeling a little better knowing that it's not intolerable. I am so very excited for the surgery and am glad to have others to share it with.  Martha