Kneeper, I didn't know you had fibro. Well, I do, too. Get Well, I have to say that I do think the fibro affected my recovery. My pain wasn't managed well, and my surgeon (knowing nothing about fibro) would only go so far with the pain meds. Finally I went to my GP who manages my fibro. He was much kinder.
I think fibro escalates any kind of pain. But on the other hand, it should be able to be managed. I just didn't speak up enough early on. So that would be my advice to you.....make sure you tell them if you're still in pain, so they can work with changing things.