Hey wv I have delt with pain issues for along time when you say where they cut you open at: hurts, is it muscle and nerve pain? That type of pain sucks as most narcotics they prescribe just jack with your head and not the pain issue itself. Denali gave you good advice as Rick Simpson has some great ideas,I have also heard of Peter Pawn in Holland who has had alot of luck with salve or skin balm based on natural absorbtion. He may be my next field trip. I wish you peace from the pain as it is like no other.