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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a nurse, I've never worked with a surgeon or any physician for that matter, who only prescribes Tylenol for pain. [b]What you need post-operatively depends on a lot of factors.[/b] This is a red flag in my opinion. [/quote]

Yeah, like the actual level of pain, complications, etc. Asking for opiates at a consult is wild, and suggests drug-seeking behavior, regardless of the procedure in question. If the professional performing the procedure doesn't think it will be necessary, go with that. If they absolutely refuse if/when it is actually necessary, call your GP or another provider with whom you have a working relationship or go to an emergency room. A patient willing to bounce because they weren't guaranteed opiates before they were necessary is a massive red flag to the clinician.[/quote]

The time to discuss opioids is BEFORE the surgery. It is not drug seeking behavior. Going to the ER complaining of unbearable pain IS drug seeking behavior. [/quote]

When your doctor says you're unlikely to need them and you ignore that and decide to shop for another doctor, you are drug-seeking.

post-surgical pain is either an emergency or it isn't. [/quote]

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