Weaning off pain relief!?

Yes, it’s on my list as soon as I can drive, a McFlurry…..I’ve always preferred that style, bonus

I wonder how many quit alcohol as a result, I know I haven’t missed it, certainly nothing like as much as food, I dream of ‘enjoying’ food again

I certainly don’t need anything else to put me to sleep…….sleeping well is something I’d really like to hang to!?

Hi Deborah

Wasn't a big drinker but I don't touch alcohol at all now....I enjoy Guinness Alcohol Free with meals and do enjoy trying all the various alcohol free ales available...Innis and Gunn Lager is one I have tried and found very palatable .... like to find the ones with the most calories.... and that I can actually taste.

Peter 

Hi Peter

Interesting, I thought as much, why would you?

Someone just told me about the alcohol free Guinness, I have been known to enjoy a pint or two, shall have to give it a try!?  I wasn’t a big drinker either, so can take or leave anything else, but you’re right, makes sense to go down the alcohol free route

Cake Lover said:

I wonder how many quit alcohol as a result

Not me. I do enjoy a decent craft ale and stan and I make it a prerequisite when booking sites for the camper that there is a decent pub nearby. Spirits? Absolutely not. 
Oncologist told me that having the odd beer isn’t going to cause another cancer but regular spirits might. 

Wow, that’s good to know!!

does that include the odd cocktail ie ol' fashioned, or mainly neat spirits?

Hi Cake Lover. You’re doing great. I also fretted the exercise bit and building up to what I was.  

I discovered Huel Black edition formula. High in protein and filling. I exchanged the Ensure for that and it was a game changer. My stomach settled, I became more regular and able to maintain my daily calories. I love being able to drink my calories,  I started my day with 20g mixed with my oats. Then a drink lunchtime. I’m only doing the breakfast shake now as I’m eating 3 meals a day (6 months post treatment). 

fatigue is minimal now but it still kicks butt when I don’t need it 

Loz. Thats your decision. I have the odd G&T but that’s not nearly neat. I wouldn’t risk bathing my throat in high alcohol booze. 

Eg am I silly imagining I might be able to walk on average 15 miles a day, for 5 days from 23rd September (I am a good walker normally!!)  Right now, it seems a touch too much??

it may be asking too much atm.  My team keep telling to stop pushing myself.  It comes back to bite me.   

I'm a bit further along - last treatment 12th January.  I built up the walking. By May I was doing  5 to 6 miles. Came home and napped. Then a month later 7 miles and last week 9 but that’s not every day. You’ll get back to it but please listen to your body. The time goes by so fast and before you know it, you’ll be back to your regular 40 miles a week. I have a stepper which I use most days for several miles. Our summer has been rubbish in Scotland so not as much walking or biking as before 

Hi DesRoss

That’s helpful, thank you!!  I’ve heard of the Huel drinks, I’ll check them out.

What do you think about my attempting 15 miles a day for 5 days, last week in September!?  Right now 5 is doable, but I don’t want to set back my recovery and wonder whether I should just pull out!

How did you do with pain relief?  I knocked my Oxycodone down last night, from 10 to 5mg (slow release), didn’t sleep well at all.  Still doing 10 in the day for a further week…..thinking this will help with eating.  Not sure how much I need them for pain relief now, as much as addiction?  I so want to drive again