I had pretty extensive shoulder repair surgery a year and a half ago. I was amazed at how much recovery hurt, and I can't take opioids (too many physical and me

I had pretty extensive shoulder repair surgery a year and a half ago. I was amazed at how much recovery hurt, and I can't take opioids (too many physical and mental side effects). I ended up smoking a ton of weed. It really helped so much. The funny part was going from an occasional recreational smoker to using it medicinally. At first I was like, it's 7 in the morning, I don't want to get stoned, this sucks. But it worked at managing pain. I was not in pain and I could rest; I could rest so I could heal. End result was anger and frustration at our stupid drug laws, mostly. But also, my shoulder works again, and I know how to manage pain, if anything happens again.