[lostmary]

Hi all,
This will be short as I'm still tender. I got the pain pump implanted and WOW...it is the most amazing thing I[ve ever had. They put the pump in my back instead of my stomach area, so my pain is all surgical in the back. I'm off all my long term pain meds. I'm taking percocet, but that is for surgery pain. I go back on Feb 2 to get staples out and maybe an increase in the dulidad. My normal pain level is at maybe a 2. back pain is about a 8 if I move too much or press on it. but of course, we know the pump doesn't work on regular pain. ANyway, just wanted you all to know that I am back and feeling like a million bucks. I wish I knew about this 4 years ago. I could have saved myslef a lot of pain and wasted time. I'm going to call my pcp in about 5 wks and tell him that I'm doing great and should be able to start work earlied then I anticipated. (I orginally told him 10 to 12 wks). Now I know it is so much bnetter. I can't tell you how great I feel. I could cry I'm so happy and feel soooo good.

Hugs
to all
Mary