UpDownAround,

Good luck with your decision on whether or not to take opiates for pain. I think if someone else was controlling the dosing, I'd be inclined to take them, as I've heard that if you're in pain it can actually slow down the healing process. But I totally hear you on the cravings thing and not wanting to start them.

Survived my second shift, although it didn't go as well as my first day - won't bore you with the details, but I was exhausted by the end of it. They offered me a third shift today, which I think is a good sign, but i had to turn it down, as I didn't think I could handle it physically. And I'm really glad I turned it down, this morning, my feet and legs are still really sore and stiff and my arm is sore. Clearly I've got to work on building up my stamina.

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