Hi LadyLaura!

After my surgeries, I was on IV pain meds (dilaudid), had pain soakers (a novacaine like med that drips into the chest via little wires) PLUS oral meds (percocet, valium, anti-inflamatory, flexaril).

When I was sent home, I stayed on all these meds except IV & soakers. They added oxycontin, which to me was the worst. Tasted bad and made me really high. I was on this for 2 months solid before I started weaning off, which was no problem. By then, I was tired of being sleepy and seeing spiders on the wall .

Make Heating pads and ice bags your best friends! It might make your need for meds somewhat less.

Good luck to you!
Anne