When I fell on the ice that infamous December day I knew I had done something bad. Went straight home and started drinking whiskey straight. It took a while and you're right - a lot of pain pills but got it fixed eventually and finally well. Hate to break it to you this way, but it was by far and away the worst orthopedic surgery and recovery (painful and long lasting and tough rehab) I've had, and I've had a bunch.
I hope you are able to get this taken care of sooner rather than later. Hang tough.