: Great question. It can be perfectly
: fine. You simply take it while you
: need it.
: And then you taper off it. You will
: be grateful for it, and when you
: don't need it
: we can share how to work with your
: doc to do a taper that will make
: stopping pretty
: straightforward.

: If you get really attached to it,
: then we can simply help you with
: that too. It's know we know
: lots about.
: Don't scare yourself. And remember
: your body is already releasing
: LOTS of opioids for the pain

: Warmly,

: Kathleen

Thank you for replying, Kathleen. I do very much appreciate this. It's just so comforting to know there's a place where we are able come to ask about such things and to know that people here understand these fears.
Your words are very reassuring - it's been on my mind for weeks. The thought of the medications scares me far more than the operation.
Thank you.
Linda