Many thoughts, but only a few are proper.
I wake up every morning and give thanks that I have a very high pain threshold.
I had my second knee surgery in late January (at age 66). The Orthopedic was concerned about pain management, so he prescribed both Tylenol 3 and Hydrocodone. He insisted I fill them, just in case. I did, and they now sit unopened on my counter.
I had told him about my high pain tolerance, but he was doing what his experience indicated. Against his recommendation, I ran a 5k three days after surgery. The swelling was more of a problem. He again advised me to NOT run a half marathon 5 weeks after surgery. But, after a full discussion about the swelling, dehydration, and expectations, he became my largest cheerleader.
Doc told me that he wished all of his patients had my attitude of dealing with adversity.
As I began, I am thankful that I have been blessed with a high pain threshold. All of life is not lollipops and rainbows.
Gwjack
Tell you something about Hite pain tolerance because I have experienced it first hand I’ve had both hips replace and four hip dislocations The high pain tolerance gets you is when you should pass out from the pain you just keep going so that natural defense mechanism of the body to go unconscious doesn’t work anymore and you experience pain that you wish you had never had never even knew existed.