I am seeing a new Dr. tomorrow. I need to have my ovaries removed, but there are some complications so my gynecologist wants me to see a general surgeon. I am not sure how to bring up that I am an addict. I know I will be in the hospital for a day or two. And my husband and I have already discussed that if I have to take pain medication, that he will keep the medicine in his safe (I don't know the combination). My husband is a very smart man and I know that he will give me meds., only if and when I really need them. So, i'm not really worried about taking pills for a day or two if I have to. I am worried about what to say to the new Dr. Thankfully, my husband is going with me or else I would be worried that I'd chicken out telling my Dr. It's not that I want pain pills, I just don't want the Dr. to pre-judge me. I know that I have to tell him so does anyone have any advice on how I tell him?
You could just tell him the truth. He needs to know so he can tell the aneste..anestigi..knock out doctor anyway. You could say 'BTW I am a recovering addict and I need you to keep that in mind when you are prescribing medication." I make it a point to tell doctors, dentists, or anyone that can prescribe drugs that I am an addict. I don't take any chances as far as my recovery goes.
Good luck with your surgery.
Good luck with your surgery.
Its probably the WORD and Label ADDICT that is deterring you. Dont say it. Tell him you have had a problem with your DOC(s) and have been addicted to it.
Tell him you have worked hard to get off of it, and do want to make sure that you do not get into trouble with it again.
If your comfortable saying "Im an adict" more power to you. I do not. I say "I am addicted to these stupis pills...soon hope to say i WAS addicted to those stupid pills, and never want to be there or do that again. PERIOD.
Hope it goes well,
Keep us posted,
Rooting for you,
Ali
Tell him you have worked hard to get off of it, and do want to make sure that you do not get into trouble with it again.
If your comfortable saying "Im an adict" more power to you. I do not. I say "I am addicted to these stupis pills...soon hope to say i WAS addicted to those stupid pills, and never want to be there or do that again. PERIOD.
Hope it goes well,
Keep us posted,
Rooting for you,
Ali
I tell new dr's or dentist's that I'm a RECOVERING addict and that I need their help in keeping me safe. I'm usually met with respect and understanding.
Keep it simple.
Honesty is ALWAYS the best policy.
Cowgirl
Keep it simple.
Honesty is ALWAYS the best policy.
Cowgirl
I'm not ashamed of the word "addict". I'm more worried about saving my a** than my face.
