I finally got prescribed some Vicoden, oddly enough by my PCP

[RealGrapey]

Okay so I thought I would keep you all updated with my efforts to obtain a decent medication. I am following up on my last post where I explained that I was prescribed Tramadol off the bat and took this as a good sign. Well it turns with my latest appointment my primary doctor prescribed me Vicoden, and says it is to hold me through my first visit with an orthopedic surgeon/ specialist who also is trained in sports medicine, who he recommends and says will help me.
So my question is, what should I do next and what should I expect? My plan is to say the vicoden helped allot and that I hope for them to keep me on it if I am to be treated by them instead of having to go back to my primary care to get more of the medication. I talked to the orthopedic specialist and they said they would do everything they could to manage my pain up until a certain point, when I would be directed to a pain clinic.
I would prefer to stick with them (sports dr./ orthopedic specialist) if they will RX me vicoden, and ecventually ES or norco, because I figure they would be more chill then a pain clinic and I would likely not be drug tested with them, which would allow me to continue using marijuana if I so choose. Any and all input or advise is appreciated. Lets get the conversation started in hopes we can help others in a similar position.

[Jazie]

First, I am happy you got the med you wanted at this step. What I would caution you on is that many Dr's regardless of type of practice when prescribing certain meds may and can ask for UA's to make sure you are following their diagnosis and treatment. Especially after you have been with them for awhile and being prescribed. They do not need a contract to do so. IMO it is risk vs reward. Continue your use of marijuana and risk being tested or settle with the prescribed meds and if tested you pass and continue the relationship.

Hard choice, but you need to make your own decision here.

[beachboi]

go with the flow - aparently you're doing something right - just do what the doc says!