PLEASE HELP! Anyone on METHADONE had the surgery????

Anyone been on Methadone and been able to have the surgery??? I have a date set for july 26th. My doctors nurse called today and I told her that about 4 months ago I was put on Methadone for chronic back pain. She said that my surgery will probley have to be postponded until I quit taking my pain meds. ARRRGGG. I am so upset. I am on the meds for a reason MY BACK PAIN IS UNBEARABLE. If I quit taking the meds I will be in great pain?? DOes anyone know any surgeons in WASHINGTON that WILL do the surgery while I am still on the methadone??? PLEASE HELP. Thanks

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