Slick,
I am so sorry. I have heard often that it is the nurses, not the docs who don't administer enough pain meds. Nobody should have to be in pain after surgery these days.
I have made that experience myself. My co-workers brought me a Steiff kitty to the hospital (although not as medically experienced as Dr. Pete Feline) and I was 42 years old, lying in bed, not being able to sleep because of pain and I hugged my kitty So I hope Dr. Pete is back soon and hugs you- as we cannot come and do that.