You should taper off the painkillers around a month following the surgery. It’s not a significant worry. Just avoid taking them without a medical reason, and you’ll be okay.
I will be undergoing surgery (LON FEMUR) in a city located 200 miles away from my own, and my intention is to return home approximately 30 days post-surgery.
Subsequently, I will be visiting the doctor’s city every 10 to 15 days, unless the situation worsens.
However, this is merely a tentative arrangement, and if the doctor deems it necessary for me to remain in their city throughout the entire duration, I will comply.