Posted on 20-Aug-2023 - Last updated: 20-Aug-2023
Just been diagnosed with a spigelian hernia that will require surgery. My consultation with the surgeon is monday. I have been on buprenorphine/naloxone for chronic back pain since February 2023. Because buprenorphine blocks other opioids that I will need for postoperative pain management, I have been advised to stop b/n now in anticipation of surgery. I was told to take Percocet for now as needed for pain and I shouldn’t go through withdrawal. I’m still scared that I will. My understanding is that I probably won’t be able to go back on b/n without withdrawals. Has anyone gone through surgery while on b/n? Tia