I've had both my hips replaced...at a large,well known hospital.The first one was 10 years ago,the other one was last year.Both times the surgeon gave me a 30 day supply of oxys (90 tablets).I took them for three days and sold the rest.
Only kidding about selling them...I flushed about 80 both times.The fish in our local river got a real buzz!
At my orthopedic surgeons office there is a sign saying that no pain pills will be given until after an operation and then for only 10 days.
My FnL was this man. Late onset Muscular dystrophy. Docs were afraid to give him needed pain meds. He did finally find a doctor that prescribed saboxine <-I think that is spelled correctly.
He would rock back and forth. Scowl on his face. When he would finally take his medication, he was a different man. He could hold a conversation, eyes would open, he would laugh and be more energetic.
Sucked.