How long were you on pain medication

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Well I am much longer than the other posts.
Took 10 mg Percocet 3-4 times a day for first 2 weeks
Cut back to 10 mg twice a day for next few weeks
At 12 weeks still take 5 mg once or so a week at bedtime and take 1-2 before PT
 
I'm twelve weeks post op now. Walking without sticks. The only discomfort I feel is the first few steps after sitting for a while and after driving. I feel tightness below the scar area, but it goes quite quickly.
But please don't think I like to torture myself by not taking meds! If it hurt, I'd be the first to reach for a pill. I was in much less pain after the op than before. I took painkillers then for a couple of weeks at a time, every six months or so, to give me a break.
 
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