So, first let me start off with many thanks for all who helped me on here before I left. I am happy to report that I didn't feel "too" badly for most of the trip. I DID however up it to 35 mg for a few nights, and am now down to 30 mg which seems to be my "sweet spot", as they say. I have felt really pretty decently since I got back. I was hurting that night I actually got home last Thursday evening -after 13 hours of travel total ..ship/plane/3 hour drive home..but the next morning and since I feel around 90% normal/my old self..and that s even with major gardening yesterday.
Now I sit and await the wrath from the GP..just messaged him how I upped it myself. Well, it worked and let's just say it's not him experiencing this. I have no side effects, and am glad I did it. I feel like my life is basically back.
Again, thanks to you all!