I don't blame you for being concerned. Your OBY may not have adequate training on doing surgery on someone with RSD. You need to seek a professional with great knowledge of RSD to work hand in hand with your doctor. There are medications I know that they have used during a proceedure so you don't get a flair up. What doctor do you see for your RSD?. This would be who I contacted first with your concerns. I wish you all the best. ginnie