Nector of the medicinal gods

Okay, Here's My Deal...

Vicodin...liquid crack...nector of the medicinal gods...the ideal drug after a tonsillectomy!

They came out on Friday, this is Sunday and I don't miss them. I count myself lucky so far in my recovery...doesn't hurt much more than my worst sore throat did before the surgery. I know I may still be in the honeymoon stage, but for now I am doing okay...that may also be the vicodin talking as I just took my latest dose. A steady diet of popsicles, grape gatorade, ice water, mint tea and assorted broths has helped as well. I have had a few soft foods: chicken and stars, grits, poached eggs, but I thik liquid is going to be my staple for another day or two. Oh, and the warm salt and baking soda gargle is helpful. Just a couple downsides that I see:

• residual itching from the anesthesia...that can stop anytime now
• peeing like a racehorse from the liquid diet, especially when waking from a vicodin-induced dream...is wearing a path in the floor
• feeling my swollen uvula on my tongue; that is not as naughty as it sounds...get your mind out of the gutter--it is the little punching bag thingy in your throat!!

Well, that is all for now...the vicodin has kicked in pretty good now and I need to lay down.