<p>How soon will you move to your Mom’s?</p>
<p>Hang in there!</p>
<p>That/s sad. I don’t have any suggestions but just want you to know folks are reading.</p>
<p>I return to mom’s on Sunday at 6. And our cat will be there :-).</p>
<p>The cat will probably be curious about you and where you have been!</p>
<p>Indeed. She has been staying at my grandmother’s house. She’ll be happy to be home.</p>
<p>Owen, can you call/email the hospital/doctor and ask questions about the pain meds? Email might be best, because then you have something to show your dad. Do your best to frame the question as generally as possible ie “I don’t want to overdo the pain meds, but waiting every 6 hours is not working, what do you recommend?” If you have additional questions add them–you are just seeking information about your recovery, not trying to prove a point.<br>
Hang in there, we are all pulling for you.</p>
<p>Its June 5th, you’ll be going to your mom’s tomorrow. I am sure your mom is anxious too. Hope you are feeling better.</p>
<p>Owen… gentle cyber hugs young friend. Whoever signed your discharge papers should have received a detailed list of when your medications should be given. Advil every xhrs, Tylenol every xhrs, oxycontin every xhrs, etc. A timer should be set and you should not be deviating from this for some time. If neither parent has this documented in your discharge paperwork, call the hospital to ask for clarification. Taken as directed, there is no ‘misusing’ the pain medication at this early stage. There is far more harm in not using it as you will become sedentary due to pain, not stretching and moving properly which will lead to greater risk of injury. This is a very outdated mentality. Studies show that ‘real men’ do wear pink, take pain meds, and the smartest ones ask directions!! 
lol My son has a VERY high pain tolerance and was on Tylenol over lapped with Advil so there was no pain breakthrough (T at 12, A at 2, T at 4, A at 6, etc.). This was in addition to narcotics which he took round the clock for two weeks, during waking hours for another week before stopping.</p>
<p>I’m so sorry you appear to be in more pain than you need to be. Ask for those records if you can. Your pain management plan should be clearly written. We are thinking of you.</p>
<p>I am not in more pain than I need to be. That was just a disagreement that caused me stress. I feel very well and have slept through the night since Thursday. </p>
<p>I am at my mother’s house now. My cat greeted me and took a 2 hour nap (as we watched The Day The Earth Stood Still, not recommended).</p>
<p>Also, I almost sneezed and was in so much pain I nearly jumped through the roof. I am not looking forward to sneeze, partially or not, again.</p>
<p>Owen,
I’m sure your mother is relieved to have you at home again!
I’m glad that your seem to be settling in a bit. Sleeping through the night brings back a wonderful peace to your entire body. I’m sure your cat was so thrilled to see you. Animals are instinctive. They know when you are not feeling well. Our dog, nested with S2 for a couple of weeks. They just ‘know’. I’m sure the cat is comforting to you as well!
I would agree with avoiding the sneezing. 
Sorry… S2 still cringes sometimes. Coughing is lousy as well when it’s deep in his chest. Now you will be bracing yourself every time you sneeze so it will be pronounced. Once you are fully recovered it will subside to an annoyance, and an occasional X@ Ouch!
I hope you will continue to get good rest and feel peaceful. A calm mind helps for a calm body…
Everyone at our house has been thinking of you and your family. Take care :)</p>
<p>Glad to hear you are sleeping well, and generally improving. I hope your recovery continues on a smooth path.</p>
<p>Owen, hope that you are a bit better every day and that the pain is under control. Pets are the best medicine, aren’t they?</p>
<p>Blueiguana, I just want to give you a shout-out for the compassion you have shown Owen. You have explained so much and given such good advice – I’m sure it has reassured Owen considerably and in turn, is making recovery a bit easier.</p>