Thank you, guys. Someone earlier suggested Tylenol 3, so I'm going to look that up. I think the surgeon will work with me. I don't know why he is considering prescribing Nucynta - it's an opiate.
I can't believe how afraid I am of this. Am I overreacting? There has to be an alternative. If there's not, I've thought about cancelling the surgery altogether. I think my fear is getting the best of me here.