u/Defiant_Evening_3409

Post-op appt yesterday. Sutures taken out and surgeon said we’re gonna start PT this week. I’m reading that most are saying their pain is tolerable with otc meds. I’m still having days - especially nights when I need the narcotics just to get a few hours of sleep. I’m having periods of practically pain free and then flare-ups of agony. I’m at the point where the only good signs are getting just a few hours of sleep. Just wondering if anyone else is having or had this same ordeal. I’m fired up to start PT but also dreading it.

Hello all.

4 days post~op and the doom reading is frightening! Surgeon said everything went well. According to expectations, I believe that my adventure so far is pretty much the norm. 1st 3 days were sheer hell!!! Sleep is hard to come by and pain seems to be letting up a little. Still doing the tremadol/hydrocodone like clockwork, but seeing those being put away unless needed. 63 yr old male. Hurt on the job (decent paying job) so money is no issue. Somewhat physical job, climbing stairs on tanks, hooking up hoses and equipment. Was figuring that retirement was only a few years away, and I DONT want to retire early!! But, im seeing an awful lot of people discussing re-tears and frankly it scares the Hell out of me. Im pretty active and love scuba diving, fishing, hunting, camping, etc. Maybe I’m just overreacting, but any news would help. Oh, thank god for an absolute angel by my side for 40 years!!! She’s my full time nurse!!! 😊