Dear TL,
I do think opiate tolerance is something to be dicussed before you go to surgery. I did not do this and I did have trouble. Alot of trouble. My neuro surgeon and pain doctor did not communicate at all. The only person who understood I had a tolerance, was my night nurse, who tried to come to my rescue. When I got home, my morphine I was off, and the new med. oxcy contin replaced it. I stayed an extra day in the hospital because I was afraid I would take more meds. than I should. My pain was not in control those first two days. I had more trouble at home too. I learned a valuable lesson to ask more questions of your doctors before you go to surgery. My outcome was good and it did turn out OK, but it hurt alot. I wish you all the best and hope you ask all you can of your doctors. Ginnie