i agree with gary on the pain meds. dont let ur team short change u. they have to start u out at 25 but if after 24 hours, it is not managing ur pain, let them know. (it takes approx. 24 hours to kick in).

and with the lbs---that is the least of ur worries, andy gained 10 lbs during chemo and is now down 60lbs thru radiation.