[nickpsecurity]

I second this. I did this for my surgeries. If I took meds at all, I took them only early when likely pain was highest on in minimal, prescribed dose. Then as little as I could from that moment forward just enduring the discomfort, being careful about how I moved, etc. I got over it. Sometimes, the pain was low enough for OTC drugs should I have wanted to use them.

Good way to avoid getting addicted.

[vadym909]

I third this. Vicodiene when you need it is a lifesaver after surgery, but it can tempting to continue with it beyond when you need it. Just beware and stop.

[0x8BADF00D]

I did something similar when I broke my ribs. I was prescribed Vicodin and Ibuprofen. I’d only take the minimum amount of Vicodin twice a week, and the other days would use Ibuprofen only. I also made sure I never took more than the minimum required dose two days in a row.