I like Margaret, had relativly low levels of pain management drugs. But this was a result of how I reacted to treatments. Everyday at CCC I was asked once, twice , three times what was my pain level 1-10. They wanted 3 or less. I got the talks and learned that recovery is faster and easier with no pain, you received no extra credit or stars for "gutting" it out, the cure was not better if it was painful. I took pains meds when I needed them but I was lucky. The point is take the pain meds to recover if you need them. The CCC should be/will be pro-active in helping you manage your discomfort.