tl, dr: on addiction and pain meds: You can always do the addiction taper protocol later if you need to; keeping him comfortable and hydrated takes precedence. and is still in recovery.

second: stay on top of the pain medication. Dose it on the schedule, not on how he's feeling at any point in time. If he's due for a dose but is feeling good, have the meds+some food to slow its absorption down. Once you fall behind on the pain regimen, it can be hard to keep your husband comfortable. If people get hung up on the concept of tolerances and addiction early on, you may be denying your husband all the tools he needs to recover.

tl, dr: on addiction and pain meds: You can always do the addiction taper protocol later if you need to; keeping him comfortable and hydrated takes precedence.