One was to coat the lining of my stomach to protect it from all the others. One was an anti-inflammatory drug. Two baby aspirin a day were to prevent blood clots. And then there was the Tylenol—three times a day with three 275 mg pills. Plus OxyContin which I did not take and an optional laxative.
I stopped the megadoses of the Tylenol a few weeks ago. I was not having pain and did not want to take so many of them. But I diligently took the other pills and recorded my doing so on a spread sheet lest I forget or overdose.
And ….finally the day has arrived. I am taking the last of the medications today. Tomorrow I can have a glass of wine again-or maybe even celebrate with an On the Border margarita later this week! In June, when I took the last of the 30 days of pills, my right hip started to hurt. Apparently it had been protected by the Celebrix. I have no more hips to be replaced. I hope the knees and shoulders don’t start aching! I am so glad this day has arrived!
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