Talk to the anesthesia team and inquire about an epidural for post-operative pain control. Reduced dependance on opioids for pain control has been all the rage for a few years now, so most major medical facilities will be onboard with some sort of alternative pain control modality similar to this.
Best of luck. Sorry for the difficulty finding a surgeon. I do work for Donor Network West as a side hustle here in N.California a few days per month. Over the last few years, the number of donor patients has absolutely exploded. Perhaps it was a geographical thing?
