"i had anterior lumbar fusion - implants, plates you name it, in november 2008.   my third surgery - post operation, i was sure something went wrong due to the agonizing 24/7 pain. i was taking combination of 12-14 norcos or percocets a day.  was shocked by how much pain pills i was burning through. my surgeon could find anything wrong. all in all, a humbling, frightening experience. then i was prescribed ms-contin and the agony is over.  now i&#039;m planning to return to work. i&#039;m walking again. my wife is weeping with joy instead of mourning.

ms-contin saved my life."