I asked the lady in the office today about what I should do for pain relief if I cannot swallow a pill BEFORE surgery. She told me to have my doctor call in a duragesic patch. Does that sound extreme to anyone? How will the patch affect my anesthesia? I really want to wake up after surgery. They have me totally confused. I always thought you shouldn't have morphine before or with anesthesia. Just want to make sure it's okay. And yes, I do plan on asking at pre-op from the actual RN. Help. Thanks again.
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