This afternoon the pharmacy called - all the insurance requirements have been met and they could fill the prescription for Oxycontin. So we went and picked it up at 3:30. Even with the insurance kicking in, it was $80 for our co-pay. It is Oxycontin 20 mg. Sure hope it works. Mornings are the best time for Doug; after laying quietly in bed he doesn't have much pain. At 6:00 pm Doug said his pain level was a 10 out of 10. The Oxycontin is a time-release tablet, so he only has to take it every 12 hours. He has also started on Miralax since the pain meds have a constipating effect.
Doug has been doing all the driving since we got here. He loves driving and doesn't like to be in the passenger seat. But this new pain med could make him too drowsy to drive - I'd better get familiar with these roads. We are very close to I-70 (its right outside our window) but we've been using Hwy 6 to get to Avon from Edwards. There are almost no normal intersections here; it's all roundabouts. It can be confusing to find the right road.
Late this afternoon one of the Pet Partner teams showed up in the commons area. Korsack is an Italian Greyhound and her partner is Jeanne. Korsack curled up in Doug's lap after making the rounds to meet everyone. Dogs have such a peaceful calming influence.
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