thomas11

Posting from a tablet' apologies in advance. Done with my therapy sessions today and will be discharged tomorrow after appt with surgeon. It has come to my attention that the pain med schedule will be much longer than I thought. Initially thought it would only be used to get me through the worst of things post surgery. Now my understanding is that it will be necessary to take them throughout rehab and then further into physical therapy to break up scar tissue etc...a friend of mine stopped by last evening who had his ankle fused. Same deal, long term narcotic schedule. Said he went through minor withdrawal. Must be aware of this during this process.
Alcohol, its been 9 days and I really haven't thought about it. Not surprising considering the environment I am in. But no cravings, obviously no withdrawal. Being alcohol free will be required for the foreseeable future. Things will change when this fiasco has come to its completion.
Lastly, and I will only share this with my sr friends here. When this occurred it was a long holiday weekend and I did have alcohol in my system. In fact I was astonished at my bac. It surprised me and was concerning. Let's just say it was north of .20. So with that being said' that is my update and confession. Look forward to any feedback you may have.

soberclover

I like how you are putting it all out there and being honest with yourself....that is key for sobriety. Keep following doctor orders, keep your appointments, keep posting and reach out for support....and don't drink....no matter what......

SoberLeigh

Soberclover said it very well.

Glad to hear that your PT is progressing well enough to be released so soon.

Stay close to us, Jeff.

sg1970

Good job on getting honest. Now would be a good time to start working on recovery (as opposed to just sobriety) since you are 9 days clean.

ZaBoozer

Well Thomas,

Time to get back on the bicycle. You know the drill mate - I will not drink today.

Best of luck.

Cheers,

ZAB

Venecia

Jeff, thanks for checking in. Hope that your post-surgical recovery and PT continue to go well.

I underlined the words above in your quote. Hopefully, this is a time for you to reframe things, starting with "alcohol free for the foreseeable future." How about alcohol-free forever?

Please be candid with your care team about your alcoholism. Anyone facing the lengthy recovery you face would be concerned about painkillers. Talk to your physicians about a consultation with a board-certified addiction medicine physician. There are several in the area where you live.

Here's more info, including a search box in the upper right hand side to look for specialists in your area:
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Anna

I'm glad that you're being honest with yourself and that you will get through this.

chickippo

yep I had surgery Monday and have Tramadol. I review each week with my GP as they wont let me have more than a weeks worth at a time.

here's to helpful physio!

Delilah1

Sounds like you are coming to terms with lots of things while you are recovering physically, and emotionally. Take this time to heal both areas.

ScottFromWI

Glad you are being proactive on the med schedule, and for being honest about the alcohol and the accident. I wish you as quick of a rehab as possible and a return to regular mobility as soon as you can.

You asked for feedback regarding your admission, and mine would be to continue to be honest with yourself. Whether or not the drinking had anything to do with your physical accident, your week leading up to it was an absolute trainwreck. If you haven't already, go back and read what you wrote during that time. If that in itself isn't enough to warrant massive change in your life,I cannot imagine what else would be. I truly hope that this can be a turning point in your life.

AnvilheadII

i'm not at all surprised by your revelation, but am glad you are being honest.

thomas, could it be safe to say NOW that alcohol has taken enough away from you? you no longer have the ability to WALK for a good long stretch. i presume this will affect every area of your life - from your job, to your home life, to being able to go potty. that's pretty all encompassing. i hope that you see this as a BIG FAT SIGN and take every day as a new beginning and a new chance.

Dee74

Some great advice above Jeff so I won't repeat it

If you're worried about the pain management, speak with your doctor openly and candidly like you have here

Best wishes for your physical recovery too.

D

thomas11

Took your advice and re read my posts. Wow. Train wreck is putting it kindly. Do not want to go back to that place again. Been there too many times at my age. That being said, even completely sober some things that were said are true. But I believe self doubt is somewhat normal thinking for a a person like myself. Number one priority right now is healing. Then it will be on to addressing the alcohol issue more seriously than I ever have.it has finally taken enough from me as you said and deserves no more. Your post while somewhat harsh, is 100% true. And truth is never a bad thing, correct? Jeff.

Della1968

I am glad you are healing. I don't think anyone was trying to be harsh. You were pretty disturbing. I am sorry you got hurt but I honestly think you are lucky it wasn't much worse. I think many of us were truly scared for your life.

Chrissy2014

Be well, Jeff. I'm rooting for you.