Becky,
I'd say, if you're like me (and the others, too, apparently), it takes about 6-8 weeks to get over the pain part. You can help things along by EXERCISING! This causes your body to produce endorphins, internal painkillers which "replace" the external ones you were taking. I had a chronic pain condition "treated" with oxycodone (like in Percocet) for about 4 years and when I stopped the opiates, the pain got worse before it got better, but it DID resolve completely after a couple of months. I haven't had to take anything other than Tylenol or ibuprofen in about a year and a half! So hang in there and get some exercise, OK?
Love, Eddie