Oh Parker,
Reading your pain----I am so sorry...reading it took me back to my first few days post op. I too felt like you and slept where I dropped onto the bed...yes run over by a bus says it!!

My advice...yes the BLAST...

STAY AHEAD of the pain....don't miss or skip meds at this point

call your doc and call your rep....start to document your immense pain...get stronger meds if you feel you need them.

Get your nutrition and water...I do hope you have help.

Forget about how you look; as for help if you can get it.

I was never told there was an option....I actually thought and wonder why they did not do leads as my injury is maybe eight inches from my battery.

MessyMark...there is such a need for a patient liaison...I do hope you are that.

HB