Update

I have been weened from the painkillers and am 5 days into what the Doctor said would be about 9-10 days of fatigue, anxiety, and aching muscles.  So far it hasn't been bad at all. I am a little tired, so I workout to release those endorphins and I feel okay.  Still not 100% but dang close now.  Am eating well with very little problems as long as I have a drink close by.  The one long term side effect (no saliva glands) is annoying but I can deal with it.  Main thing is I'm off that dang painkiller.