My son is doing just fine, thanks to all that cared. He's sleeping peacefully right now and hasn't had to take the pain meds yet.
It was really a mind twist being at the hospital today. So many drugs. There was this really awful (addicted, imagine that) part of me that wanted to take his place and just not have to feel for a few hours. I wanted to be the one getting all of the attention from the dr.'s and nurses. How sick is that?
Thing is though, I accept it. It's who I am. It's up to me to do something about it.
Have a good night all...
Cowgirl
Lisa,
Nice chatting with you. I'm so glad that Jake is home safe and sound.
Love you,
Nice chatting with you. I'm so glad that Jake is home safe and sound.
Love you,
Cowgirl,
Glad to hear everything is well with your son. Talk to ya' soon, love ya'.....Bob
Glad to hear everything is well with your son. Talk to ya' soon, love ya'.....Bob
Lisa im pleased things are ok hun jackie xxxxxxxx
Cowgirl-
I'm so proud of you for hanging in there! I think for all of us, just going into a hospital or doctor's office brings that anxiety and even hopefulness: What if I see pain meds just laying around??? (As if)
Glad to hear your son's doing fine. Prayers to both of you.
I'm so proud of you for hanging in there! I think for all of us, just going into a hospital or doctor's office brings that anxiety and even hopefulness: What if I see pain meds just laying around??? (As if)
Glad to hear your son's doing fine. Prayers to both of you.
Great news, Lisa. I hope he continues to do well.
The thoughts, the wishes,,,,,it's all normal. You handled it well. Take care.
The thoughts, the wishes,,,,,it's all normal. You handled it well. Take care.
Cowgirl,
I am happy to hear your back home and everything went well. May Jake have a speedy recovery! Rae
I am happy to hear your back home and everything went well. May Jake have a speedy recovery! Rae
Hi Cowgirl,
I didn't know your son was getting surgery, I'm glad to hear all went well though. I'm sorry I really don't know what has been going on with anybody lately. I will try and be around more often. Spring Break is over and the kids are back to school on Monday. So, I will have some free time on my hands again. I hope you have a great day.
Love,
Liz
I didn't know your son was getting surgery, I'm glad to hear all went well though. I'm sorry I really don't know what has been going on with anybody lately. I will try and be around more often. Spring Break is over and the kids are back to school on Monday. So, I will have some free time on my hands again. I hope you have a great day.
Love,
Liz
Cowgirl
I think we all do that when we know someone else is going to be medicated. Whenever someone I knew was injured and went to the doctor, my first question was always, did you get any good pain meds? And then secretly wish for someone to shoot me in the foot.
Yeah, our addict minds.
But, like you said, you accept it, and know you have to do something about it.
Glad to hear your son made it through. Now you get to baby your baby.
Take care, wishing a speedy recovery for him.
Redd
LOL I was at my neighbor's yesterday.........he just had a knee surgury and 2 hand surgeries. Another family member was there who just had her 27th surgery from a motorcycle wreck. I was salivating just thinking about what they must have in the cabinet.
I am thankful that I didn't resort to my old ways of whinning about how bad my head or back hurt. That might be progress.
Way to go CG, and glad to hear your son's doing fine!
Don't kids mean the world to us? Just yesterday I was at the eye doctor's office getting fitted for a new pair of coke bottle glasses, feeling depressed (you know poor me, Mr. R your eyesight is going so we can give you these magnifying glasses or we have this nice selection of german shepherds you can pick from...), and all of a sudden my wife called to say the school nurse had called.....my youngest cracked heads with another boy during gym class at school. He had a big tooth dangling and was in pain and bleeding pretty bad. Long story short my wife rushed him to the dentist and today he's on the mend. Poor kid.
I guess what I'm saying is when something / anything happens to our kids it jolts us to the core and for me at least, reminds me of how grateful I am for what I have in life.
Take care;
Jim
Don't kids mean the world to us? Just yesterday I was at the eye doctor's office getting fitted for a new pair of coke bottle glasses, feeling depressed (you know poor me, Mr. R your eyesight is going so we can give you these magnifying glasses or we have this nice selection of german shepherds you can pick from...), and all of a sudden my wife called to say the school nurse had called.....my youngest cracked heads with another boy during gym class at school. He had a big tooth dangling and was in pain and bleeding pretty bad. Long story short my wife rushed him to the dentist and today he's on the mend. Poor kid.
I guess what I'm saying is when something / anything happens to our kids it jolts us to the core and for me at least, reminds me of how grateful I am for what I have in life.
Take care;
Jim
Well, after a pretty quiet night, the battle has begun. The nerve block wore off at about 5 this morning and this kid in one hurting unit. Knowing how much pain he is in is helping me keep my addiction at bay. I hurt so bad for him and take solice in knowing that I would not take any of his pain meds away from him. Puts things in perspective, huh JR?
Liz honey, you don't worry about stuff, just take care of yourself and yes, I would love to hear from you when you catch your breath.
Thank you everyone else, it means alot to know that people are keeping him in their thoughts and prayers. It's pretty powerful stuff.
Carol, I laughed out loud when you said the part about whinning about how bad your head and back hurts..that was my M.O. I look back on it now and think, I must have been so transperant, how could people possibly not see through me? How embarressing.
Love to you all
Cowgirl
PS Sharon, thank you for always being there, no matter the time, day or night. I don't know what I would do without your wise nursing experience and advice. Good thing fo rme, you don't charge for it!
Liz honey, you don't worry about stuff, just take care of yourself and yes, I would love to hear from you when you catch your breath.
Thank you everyone else, it means alot to know that people are keeping him in their thoughts and prayers. It's pretty powerful stuff.
Carol, I laughed out loud when you said the part about whinning about how bad your head and back hurts..that was my M.O. I look back on it now and think, I must have been so transperant, how could people possibly not see through me? How embarressing.
Love to you all
Cowgirl
PS Sharon, thank you for always being there, no matter the time, day or night. I don't know what I would do without your wise nursing experience and advice. Good thing fo rme, you don't charge for it!
Cowgirl,
Hi, I was just posting and saw that you posted and wanted to say hi. You hang in there and take care of your son and you'll be ok. I love ya' and I keep you in my prayers. As I've told you before I think of you everyday at some point everytime I pass my collection of horses. I'm proud of you and how far you've come in recovery and your honesty. You post how your well aware of your addiction and that kind of honesty is whats gonna keep you clean. You don't take your clean time for granted and I've never seen you get cocky because you have some time under your belt. Anyway, just wanted to say hi and I love ya'. have a nice day...................Take care..........God bless..............Bob
Hi, I was just posting and saw that you posted and wanted to say hi. You hang in there and take care of your son and you'll be ok. I love ya' and I keep you in my prayers. As I've told you before I think of you everyday at some point everytime I pass my collection of horses. I'm proud of you and how far you've come in recovery and your honesty. You post how your well aware of your addiction and that kind of honesty is whats gonna keep you clean. You don't take your clean time for granted and I've never seen you get cocky because you have some time under your belt. Anyway, just wanted to say hi and I love ya'. have a nice day...................Take care..........God bless..............Bob
Cowgirl,
That is great that your son's surgery went well...It will only be a matter of time before he his back bouncing around. I will keep him in my prayers that he has a speedy recovery. Witch im sure he will......
God Bless......Trin
That is great that your son's surgery went well...It will only be a matter of time before he his back bouncing around. I will keep him in my prayers that he has a speedy recovery. Witch im sure he will......
God Bless......Trin
Cowgirl,
I am glad everything went well.
Your not alone in your addicted thinking about trading places with him for a few hours. My father has been in the hospital for awhile now and they are giving him oxycotins, I actually thought (for a second or two), "wow, lucky him". Keep in mind he just had a lung removed and is hooked up to everything under the sun, and that he is in REAL pain. But I had the thought as well.
Best Regards,
Tom
I am glad everything went well.
Your not alone in your addicted thinking about trading places with him for a few hours. My father has been in the hospital for awhile now and they are giving him oxycotins, I actually thought (for a second or two), "wow, lucky him". Keep in mind he just had a lung removed and is hooked up to everything under the sun, and that he is in REAL pain. But I had the thought as well.
Best Regards,
Tom
Hey, Cowgirl, I just read this...I hope he is okay. And just remember, one pill will wake up that 1000 pound gorrilla, and it isn't worth it. I hope he gets better soon!!!! But I bet he is tough, just like his mom...
Kerry
Kerry
Hi Cowgirl,
Sorry I didnt see this sooner - been going all day and not on the board at all.
I'm happy the surgery went well. Sweetie, I know how tough it is to see your child in pain. I watch my daughter give birth and was in tears half the time! You hang in there.
Sending you and your son lots of prayers and good wishes. Here's a big (((((((((((HUG)))))))))) for you. I know you'll be strong for him.
Love you.
Marie
Sorry I didnt see this sooner - been going all day and not on the board at all.
I'm happy the surgery went well. Sweetie, I know how tough it is to see your child in pain. I watch my daughter give birth and was in tears half the time! You hang in there.
Sending you and your son lots of prayers and good wishes. Here's a big (((((((((((HUG)))))))))) for you. I know you'll be strong for him.
Love you.
Marie
CG- glad your son is doing well and has relief from his pain. Everything you said about the hospital, I could relate to. Think how good you'll feel about yourself when ythis is through, your son is recovered and the pills are out of the house -- and you have no secrets to keep (!). Hang in, M.
hope your son will be feeling better soon, cowgal.
along the lines of what none shared...just think of the experience you will be able to share the next time another recovering addict is in the same situation as you are in now. that's a blessing, dear.
love ya -
sammy
along the lines of what none shared...just think of the experience you will be able to share the next time another recovering addict is in the same situation as you are in now. that's a blessing, dear.
love ya -
sammy
