UPDATE from David Bourke - “Oxycodone’s most common side effect is

constipation. Because it became so uncomfortable, and because I felt

toxic and nauseous all the time and lost my appetite, I stopped taking

it. So pain has returned, bringing with it sleep problems once again.

I'm going to use the electronic version. Sometimes, the best solutions

are the simplest.

So, I’ve decided to return to work. I figure that if I have something to

occupy my mind, it will stop me dwelling on pain. Time is still the

best healer. I don't think I'll be able to work as quickly as I used to,

at least for a while.

Working with one hand tied behind my back is a royal pain. So I'm aiming

for two updates a month. However, the first one will, I believe, be a

blockbuster. So will the second.

I have an important hospital appointment on the 18th to verify that the

bone fragments are healing together, and to update the physiotherapy

exercises. On the 28th, I return to the pain specialist. I hope she can

give me an alternative pain control method.

I'm sorry my news isn't better, but at least now I have a way forward.

It's been many years since I had to consider myself before anyone else,

and I've discovered that it can actually magnify problems rather than

make them easier.

Thank you for all you've done.

You took a huge weight off my shoulders

at a time when I needed peace of mind.

For that, you have my deepest gratitude.”

-David Bourke"