Will

The weeks after the first TX was over were the worst in terms of pain. While I've never been addicted, I do have a very large tolerance to pain medications as a result of a wayward youth so I was very glad for the fentanyl patches. They were the only thing that really worked for me.
Hang in there. You have done so well and soon you will be a seasoned survivor who can tell the newbies that all is not doom and gloom. I don't know if you run races, but if you do, then this is just that last sprint at the 5 mile marker so you can be in the winner's circle of the 10K. Now is not the time to falter.
Charm