I've been on Suboxone for over 3 years....and wouldn't go back. I've also had surgeries and have been able to adjust by going off Suboxone for 24 hours before.....there is also several pain meds that can be used with Suboxone.
I have a cousin I talked into doing the same....going off all his meds to go on Suboxone. The first week was rough for him......but not he wouldn't go back either. It's like almost having a life again.
The big thing you need to make sure you do is start the transition when the weather is good and your not having any flare ups. I was on oxy and all meds you can imagine....and that was life.....pain was worse when the meds ran out in your system.....with Suboxone it last 24 hours....I take it a couple of times a day so it never is out of my system.
It takes alittle getting use too......letting this bitter pill dissolve under your tongue.....but I truly believe it is all worth it. I still have flair ups and still have bad days......but for the most part I do feel like I have my life back. I can function better on this med, my family and grandchildren have seen a big difference in me.
It's hard to think about a week or two of hell....but when your through it and you have years of a life and feeling like your a person it is worth it.
I carry a card in my wallet so if I was to be in an accident or something people know......and like I said there are several good pain pills that you can take while on Suboxone.....
I truly hope you figure out what you want to do and I hope if you choose this way it works for you as well as it has worked for me.
Good luck....and God bless