So happy you can put that worry behind you. Very impressive that you are walking outside! I’m with you on the hesitancy. My driveway hill looks like a mountain now.
I think I am finished for today. Three loads of laundry, made the bed, swept the big rug in living room, put a pot roast in the crock pot. Now lying in the recliner, relaxing
I have stopped my Tramadol, am still taking meloxicam, aspirin and extra strength Tylenol. I'm debating only taking the Tylenol at bedtime or before PT. Thoughts?
Personally as you are only 3 weeks out I would keep taking them regularly... just for another week or so ...it’s keeping the pain at bay & means you can keep up your great recovery.. just my opinion @SarahBee..
@Hoppy Nanny and @Carriemay60 , that was what I was thinking. I have had no pain over a 1 or 2 since early days after surgery. My fear is if I stop taking anything I will set myself up to be miserable. I don't see my OS until May 7 so thought someone would have a helpful thought.
oh yes .. pain=misery=poor recovery!!
Also I was told that it’s only by taking paracetamol regularly that it keeps the pain down ... a few more weeks & you can cut them down
I have stopped my Tramadol, am still taking meloxicam, aspirin and extra strength Tylenol. I'm debating only taking the Tylenol at bedtime or before PT. Thoughts?
Sarahbee- I spoke with my OS today- he said definitely keep taking the aspirin 2x day- as for the Meloxicam and Tylenol it’s up to me- I’m taking 1 pill (500 mg) before bed and at lunchtime. Seems to be working for me BUT everyone is different and you should check with dr office. Happy 3 weeks
I don't like the way the Tramadol makes me feel, @Carriemay60 Funny because I used oxycodone prescribed by my PCP before surgery and literally felt nothing. Of course, it did nothing for the pain but no matter. I will continue with the Tylenol, maybe until I see my OS. My pain is a 1 at its worst so I can't justify heavy pain meds.I
@beachlily I had the surgeon's okay to stop the Tramadol and will finish off the 40+/- days of Meloxicam and aspirin. That should put me right at my follow up appointment.
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