Hydrocodone really lives up to the hype

Had gum graft surgery on Thursday. I am not a pain meds person, so assumed I would be giving the entire prescription of hydrocodone to a lucky recipient. But GOOD LORD. I took one when I got home, and was literally counting the minutes to be able to take another one in four hours. After that I was miraculously cured and felt like jumping around the house (but due to four areas of stitches inside my mouth, I did not.) Took one more before bed and never had to take another one, but lordy that first day was brutal.

To sum up, I get it now. This drug is a wonder. But it still makes me very nervous and I was glad to give it away!