I often don’t think of myself as retired because I quit work to take care of my granny, it’s not like I retired to enjoy all the time away from work. I logically know they are the same but when I have to fill out paperwork and write retired, I pause a second. Strange.
I went from caring for granny until 2005, grieved, health issues started, was a caregiver to gramps until 2012, so it was just different than what I think retiring is like. I still miss aspects of work, the fulfillment but that’s out of the question. I like being retired. :)
That is for sure! I’m having surgery on my hand on 12/2 and I have a feeling we are talking about a month recovery. The problem with that is I keep trying to do what I’m not suppose to do. It’s ingrained in me. I haven’t taken any opioids is over 5 years and I’m going to work hard to only take the bare minimum. I’m easily addicted to them.
It’s been a long time since I or a family member was prescribed opiates, but every time, we were given twice as much we needed. I wonder if you could get half the Rx for starters. Prayers on the way for your strength and healing. With your conscientious attitude, I bet it will turn out well.
I plan to use as little as possible and stop after a couple of days after the worst pain is gone. I have the strenght to battle them, I’ve been down that road.
The worst pain will come from him removing the plate in my wrist which was the result of breaking my wrist 6 years ago. Luckily I have a high pain tolerance and can often eventually fall asleep with pain so I can do that instead of taking strong pain meds.
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Not so much as I used to. This reminds me to be thankful for retirement. Thank you for that reminder!
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I often don’t think of myself as retired because I quit work to take care of my granny, it’s not like I retired to enjoy all the time away from work. I logically know they are the same but when I have to fill out paperwork and write retired, I pause a second. Strange.
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Taking care of your granny was important and loving work. Sounds like retiring was a gradual process for you.
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I went from caring for granny until 2005, grieved, health issues started, was a caregiver to gramps until 2012, so it was just different than what I think retiring is like. I still miss aspects of work, the fulfillment but that’s out of the question. I like being retired. :)
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I’m glad you like being retired. It seems that as we get older, taking care of our own health is at least a part time job.
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That is for sure! I’m having surgery on my hand on 12/2 and I have a feeling we are talking about a month recovery. The problem with that is I keep trying to do what I’m not suppose to do. It’s ingrained in me. I haven’t taken any opioids is over 5 years and I’m going to work hard to only take the bare minimum. I’m easily addicted to them.
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It’s been a long time since I or a family member was prescribed opiates, but every time, we were given twice as much we needed. I wonder if you could get half the Rx for starters. Prayers on the way for your strength and healing. With your conscientious attitude, I bet it will turn out well.
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I plan to use as little as possible and stop after a couple of days after the worst pain is gone. I have the strenght to battle them, I’ve been down that road.
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Good plan. Surgery pain does seem to ease up after a couple of days.
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The worst pain will come from him removing the plate in my wrist which was the result of breaking my wrist 6 years ago. Luckily I have a high pain tolerance and can often eventually fall asleep with pain so I can do that instead of taking strong pain meds.
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And you know it will get better. I’m proud of you! <3
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Thank you. You’re a great cheerleader to have in my corner.
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<3
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Always a good idea, Melinda❣️
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Yes I am. Unfortunately we all have to!
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