I understand not wanting to take pain pills, but maybe you would feel better if you decreased the dosage. Ask your doctor. Also, there's a drug called Tramadol that is a synthetic opiate that is better than the OTC pain killers but has much less strength than the typical oxycodone and other things. It's commonly used a few days after surgery as a step down. So ask and see what the doc says.
I know your take on recliners. When I am in pain like from my back I do better in a recliner.
Love you, too
I hope you are feeling better!
