Gina was used to uncomfortable patients. She chuckled at the comment on painkillers. "Well, that's good. Some patients are too shy to express when they're in pain, and by the time they do, it's almost out of control." Her tone was light-hearted, though there was obviously a bit of instruction there: communicate.
"But if you're not in too much pain, that's a good sign. Also, there's no should here. Other than you should tell us how things are going." She smiled. "I know it's really intimidating, all these people asking you questions. But it's our job to be nosy."