15yo :
I’m in a lot of pain, which definitely surprised me. With keyhole being less intense I wasn’t expecting this, however I’ve only been taking ibuprofen because I’m stubborn and am really trying to avoid oxy.
I was very nervous, but I’ve already taken a peek through the binder and I have no doubt that this was worth it. It’s not my first surgery, in fact I had two operations in 2022 alone, so surgery isn’t a fear of mine, in fact it’s quite chill. The nurses are usually so incredibly nice and understanding and they were lovely yesterday! It’s scary but I felt so well taken care of.
ADULT: Don't feel bad about using opiates as pain management, I understand the hesitation, but they are amazing medications if used right.
Coming from someone who gives them to patients daily
ADULT: This. Unless you have a personal medical reason to avoid opiates completely, take them. They wouldn’t be prescribed if the doctors didn’t think it was better for you to have them than to not.
ADULT: That's great, I'm so glad it went well! But you know... They do say that pain delays the body's healing process. I can totally see the hesitation to use oxy, but they provided them to you for a reason! Your body's been through some pretty significant trauma! Now's the time to treat yourself with the utmost care, and if there's a more efficient way to ease the pain, do it!