Day 5 Recovery

I've decided to half my pain medication and just deal with it. I'm not completely pain free taking only half, but I wasn't pain free taking the full dose either. The idea of suddenly having to go cold turkey also makes me nervous. I'm hoping I can start weaning myself now, 5 days post surgery, and make what I have last a little longer. I know oxycodone better known as Percocet, is a narcotic that is abused frequently and getting a refill on your prescription is not easy. I also know going cold turkey could bring withdrawal symptoms.

Before my surgery, I was taking 1 tablet every 4 hours. Post surgery I was told to take 2 tablets every 4 hours, but today I'll try 1 every 4 and see if in a few days I can stretch that to 1 every 6-8 hours. 

I'm not jumping jacks or kicking up my heels, but I can manage a comfortable sleeping position and slowly walking around the house isn't so bad. There's a part of me that wants to bend over and stretch so badly, but I know I'm suppose to take it easy for at least 2 weeks if not closer to 4 weeks. I can sit in a soft chair for a few minutes which is a few minutes more than before.

I'm still eating small meals, mostly while walking around my house. When I will one day be able to again to sit and enjoy a meal, it will be wonderful. I'm also looking forward to being able to put on socks by myself and wash my hair. Its ridiculous the little things you take for granted.

My sutures are scheduled to be removed by a nurse January 3rd and my follow up appointment with my neurosurgeon will be January 18th. My biggest challenge is having patience to get there.