Last night for the first time, I had pain keeping me awake. Not unbearable, but definitely worth addressing. So I finally decided about 3am to go to the dining table/ pharmacy and get an oxycodone pill. I remembered to bring my glasses to get the right bottle. So far, so good.
Couldn't get the cap off. It's one of those press while turning kind. Many attempts resulted in no success at all.
I was not interested in waking HS with a text alert at that time. He's worn out already.
So I found an alternative source for sleep, on Freevee.
So slow and jerky it induced sleep in a few minutes and I woke this morning feeling much better. HS did unscrew the cap in case I need to get in while he's at work.
Not sure what kind of approach you'd call this, but on this occasion it worked a treat. I don't object to pain meds when necessary, though.
I've taken so little medicine in my life that it has a bigger impact than on someone more used to it. And I certainly have no fear of becoming addicted. That's more what doctors fear, judging from their handling of this kind of pill. I'm surprised at the number of friends who assumed I feared addiction. It never crossed my mind until doctors insisted no refill etc!
So all's good and if you're cooking ahead of convalescence, I really recommend the soup and quiche idea. I made a split pea and potato soup and a carrot and red lentil, froze them in cup size quantities. The quiche I froze in quarters. It's a nice fast lunch.
The lasagna works, too. Easy when you're short of oomph for cooking.
So that's us today. Day Four and I can swing my operated leg up onto the sofa without using the leg strap to help lift. Yesterday I couldn't. Inch by inch!
Yesterday I embarked on Alexander McCall Smith's retelling of Emma.
I've seen a few updated and adapted versions, and for me the one that worked best was a movie, "Clueless". Smith does best for me in Botswana.
But you might like it
Happy day everyone, to each their own.
The so called childproof caps... probably easily opened by a child...like technology!!
ReplyDeleteToo true!
DeleteChildproof containers are a real nuisance. I'm glad you found an alternative - the 'right' voice can be very soporific.
ReplyDeleteThey're more like elderproof containers. I don't have the hand strength to push and turn at the same time. A three year old would have been right in there.
DeleteI am glad you are feeling better today after your work-around that dratted pill bottle! Of course you probably won't be getting a refill, but if you did, you might could request a different top? Here, we can. Also, some lids are made reversible. Put on one way, they are "childproof"😏HA! and turn those lids over they are ok. I like that! I think beyond a certain age it is ridiculous to worry about addiction. Meanwhile, you are doing incredibly well. Keep it up! 👏🏼👏🏼
ReplyDeleteThey gave me so many pill bottles I didn't notice that one. There may be laws about narcotics and childproof caps though. The others were easy.
DeleteGlad the Duchess of Windsor came through for you in a pinch!
ReplyDeleteHer work here is done!
DeleteThose child proof tops only hinder those with arthritic hands.
ReplyDeleteI’m sure a child that wanted to get I would very easily.
Here we cannot buy any medications over the counter that contain an opioid.
Not even codine. Rules these days are made for the stupid minority and it’s those that need those medications to get through bad days. It’s no wonder people are waiting weeks to see their GP’s. Everyone is in there just getting prescriptions
Good job on the leg. Your improving quite quickly
I think the narcotics rule is like that here, too. This is my first encounter with them.
DeleteI have used soft monotonous documentaries to fall asleep a few times, myself--lol!
ReplyDeleteProgress in baby steps is progress--hurray!! :)
Yes, as long as it's forward movement, I'll take it.
DeleteGlad you could settle enough to get some rest, and you were better in the morning.
ReplyDeleteCathy
More sleeping happened this afternoon, too. All's well now.
DeleteFreeVee as pain killer? I'm glad it succeeded. I use similar methods. Glad you are seeing improvement!
ReplyDeleteI guessed I wasn't the discoverer of this alternative pain relief! I suspect you know a lot on that subject.
DeleteYes, unfortunately.
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DeleteDespite the pain, you're seeing progress. That's got to be encouraging. I have discovered that playing a game on my phone is a great way to ignore pain.
ReplyDeleteTech rules! Yes, little bits of progress are just fine.
DeleteThose childproof caps are a nightmare. I flipped all my mother’s pill bottle caps the moment they arrived. Then the pharmacy started to have them ready for her. I can’t believe you’re already able to lift your leg without the strap. That’s an incredible recovery. Such a shame about the pain though, but that’s to be expected (still, it sucks). Your preparation and your determination are truly paying off.
ReplyDeleteGood son, saving your mom frustration. The irony is that those caps are especially difficult with pain pills, when the pain stops you from opening them.
DeleteThe pain of healing is much more manageable than the earlier kind though.
Sue has asked our pharmacy to provide her with easy-opening caps. It’s on file now, and they usually comply.
ReplyDeleteGood idea. I think the hospital probably has rules about discharging patients that might be different. Also their containers are smaller than my mail order ones, dangit.
DeleteI feel the same about medication. When I had my most serious fall from my bike, I was prescribed oxy. No refill. I took one! I have never been one for popping pills either.
ReplyDeleteYou are making progress, Boud. Slow and steady does it!
I had just one after surgery, when it was more acute. Fine, let's do Tylenol now!
DeleteI've seen patients themselves who were so afraid of addiction that they'd refuse to take pain medication. And on the other hand, I knew a woman who did get addicted because she really was clueless about the subject AND her doctor didn't warn her about the possibility, just kept prescribing the pills UNTIL he didn't, at which time she went through a nasty withdrawal and had no idea whatsoever what was happening to her.
ReplyDeleteI have no doubt this would never happen to you.
I wonder what the directors of that doc would think about the fact that you used it as a soporific.
I doubt if the producers would be happy with my review! About pain control, there are many mentions in videos, the lit I was given, etc, about taking pills early. I think this varies such a lot with people. Knowing you can have help at will is great, no need to ask then wait.
DeleteI prefer the Botswanan books to his others generally. Sounds like you have found a good source of sleep-inducing.
ReplyDeleteI agree about the Botswana books. I found an endless stream of sleep aids!
DeleteI don't even like taking Tylenol with Codeine which I was given after I had the tongue surgery. I took one and that was it. I don't have an addictive personality but, like you, I don't normally take pills so they work differently than I think they would on someone more used to them. Glad you got through the night by whatever means.
ReplyDeleteI agree about the experience of taking pain pills. I think the assumption is that you've done it before. But the effect is more powerful when you haven't.
DeleteOh, those caps. I put them in the same list as the high beds? Why so hard open? Why so high the beds? I'm not the Princess and the Pea. I don't need them that high. lolololol. I made myself giggle.
ReplyDeleteI bet any child could get into those bottles. And I don't know why mattress makers suddenly started making those huge thick mattresses. Nobody asked me.
DeleteYou need a newer documentary pile! But I would have been interested in the topic. I like the freezing quiche idea.
ReplyDeleteI've seen excellent docus on her, but this wasn't one of them!
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