Need Help with Norco withdrawl!!!

[joebuttons]

First off Hi,
SWIM has been on vicodin to norco for over 2 years. Recenty had a 2 level spinal fusion, and has been in more pain that one is able to handle. SWIM started taking 5/500 vicodin 4-5 a day (pre surgery)...2 year later swim's taking anywhere from 7-10, 10/325 norco a day. Swim has been at that dose for about 4-5 months.

SWIM's questions are, swim will have no Norco to take for possibly a few days. SWIM has been prescribed Kadian 30mg, Avinzia 90mg, Fentanyl patches, all to try to help manage pain. Nothing works as well as Norco..

SWIM would like to know what would be the best way to minimize withdrawl symptoms? Also have xanax as well.

SWIM really doesn not want to go throught the hell of withdrawls from Norco. What options would be the best to keep withdrawls at a minimum?
Will taking 30mg Kadian help minimize withdrawls symptoms?
ALL input is gladly appreciated.