I didn't say you were an idiot. You are making assumptions about the amount of respect I have for you. But it isn't coddling. Some people require hearing different things. What doesn't work for you doesn't need to be dismissed just because it doesn't meet your needs.

But so long as I have your guarantee you will stick to your new pain management regimen, then I have no issues, there. You would have been given the exercises anyway as part of your discharge. Just... promise me you'll take care of yourself. I worry about all of my patients, and we met socially, first.