Has anyone had to stop pain meds totally for 3 months before surgery?

I have been on narcotic pain meds for 6 years and my surgain says I have be off them totally for 3 months prior to surgery. The reason I want the surgery is to be able to lose the weight and be able to eventually go off them. I don't know if I can do this totally. I have cut them in half and I am in a great deal of pain. Has anyone else ever heard of this before? Any info. will be appreciated because I honestly don't know what to do.....

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