Welcome to OCF. Since your father is only 10 days out from finishing his treatments you can look forward to it only getting better and better for him. Most patients will experience a gradual improvement over the first 2 to 3 weeks post tx. Unfortunately a full recovery can take some of us up to a full 2 years post tx. Have patience very very soon your father should 'climb out of the tunnel'.

Im very sorry your father has problems with medications. Has he tried neurontin also known as Gabapentin? Im sorry but I am not familiar with which drugs are narcotics and which ones arent but I would think all the strongest ones wouldnt work for him. While I respect MJ working for some people, its not an option for everyone. It would be a very personal choice for your family to make. Your father is one tough man if he went thru all of this without adequate pain management.

Good nutrition and hydration will help get your father feeling better quickly. He needs a minimum of 48oz water and 2500 calories per day. If you can get more into him even better. High protein will help heal him quicker. I know intake right now is difficult but it is one of the most important things that can be done at this point. As a patient without pain meds, poor guy must be pretty miserable. I know I couldnt have handled it without pain meds.

Please feel free to ask questions. We will help get your dad thru this.