How do I explain to a pain management specialist about my needs?

I have pre-existing muscularskeletal pain that was not treated well prior to surgery. Post-surgery, I have learned that time released meds, like OxyContin, do not work very well since I do not have a stomach any longer. The pain specialists I have seen refuse to understand that I am not exaggerating my level of pain post-op. How do I explain to a physician that OxyContin does not sit in my pouch very long like it used to sit in a normal-sized stomach?

We greatly appreciate your interest in helping us build our Q&A database. To discourage vandals from posting garbage, however, we require people to register before posting.

You must be logged in to post an answer. Click here to log in.