Welcome to the dreaded Day 3….
Before I begin the narrative, just wanted to note
that day 2 progressed very slowly. I took my OxyCodone at 10 am, and then again
before going to bed at around 10 pm. It was a struggle the in-between.
Swallowing spiked the pain up to a 7, good news is, things seem to be
progressing well; pain notwithstanding, that is.
Day 3 has provided me with one hell of a morning.
After nearly 2 hours of trying to get something into my stomach, I have managed
to down a smoothie I made, and laced with the narcotic painkiller. The only
thing I could manage to eat was a bowlful of Jello, and a vanilla pudding cup.
That’s it. I’m hoping that, and the smoothie itself serves as a buffer for the
painkiller. The last thing I want is to vomit—that would ruin the day. I have
to take care of my scabs, I cannot afford any more pain. I’m on the edge. I
woke up with ringing in my ears, jaw pain, tongue swollen. The works,
basically.
I believe my first (texted) words were “I now know
God is indeed real….only [he] could think of a pain this cruel.”
I take comfort in that I should be feeling much
better after this weekend comes and goes. I take a great deal of discomfort
though, knowing that the next 48-72 hours might be just as bad, if not worse
than today has been. I will be dutifully taking that Oxy, which means this
might be my only (albeit short) entry for the day. This painkiller is great,
definitely knocks me out. The only thing I regret, is not being able to eat my
scrambled eggs. I don’t have it in me to brave that, not right now.
P.S. All Hail The Mighty Oxy...
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