I don't have your experience with opiates, lovetosail, but I have a little, and I know someone with a lot. She went with a Big Plan for opiates with the understanding that she meant recreational, the ones under her control. She needed some codeine for pain recently, and refused them. I think if the pain became unmanageable, she would have gotten some relief, but with primary involvement from her doctor.
I would go ahead with a Big Plan but include the prescribing Dr being on board with your history. The issue may not come up in a relevant way, I hope it doesn't stop you from making that plan.
Is your concern about needing them in the future coming from 'you' or from your reluctance to quit taking them (your AV)? If you can answer this, I think you will know what to do.