Scared Of Operation

[Looking Ahead 239]

Ive had other operations but for some reason I'm afraid of not waking up and dying on the table. Surgery is 4 weeks out and I'm not backing down but still makes me tense up to think about it. Anyone else have these fears before surgery?

[Tibbie 55]

I think it's "norman" to have fears like that - even with pervious surgeries. Most important - keep on task and focus on the goal! You will be fine!!!!

[Cherrybomb 54]

This was my first surgery and I was completely terrified. I was sure that I would either wake up during surgery or not wake up at all. Of course, neither happened.

I wish I could comfort everyone who is fearful about this surgery. It was just such an easy thing to recover from and I feel I caused myself much unnecessary stress worrying about it.

No surgeon would do elective surgery these days if there was any foreseeable risk. All of our pre-op screening and testing makes sure that we are healthy and our bodies can handle the procedure.

You will be fine.

[yvesdouce 0]

Do not have any negative thoughts in your head. I just had my surgery on Sunday and any time I started thinking that way I turned to positives. Keep positive. You will do great! I had a moment after surgery that I regretted it... thinking what the hell did I just do! But now I am on the mend and feeling great!! This is an investment in your life... just keep positive!!

[DreamChaser 0]

Thanks for the words of wisdom...I will work on it.

[Pgk854 5]

I, too, am scared. My surgery is this Friday.

[Cherrybomb 54]

I, too, am scared. My surgery is this Friday.

I'm sure you will be fine, but I'll pray for you over the next couple days if you like. Couldn't hurt.

[Pgk854 5]

Please do. Thanks.

[CaliKat 153]

Everyone is nervous about the surgery, scared and nervous- I know I was!

Try to talk to someone about WHY you are feeling this way and what kind of support that they can give you. A friend, SO or a therapist. Maybe even PM someone post-op on the forum.

You dont want to keep it all bottled up and end up in pre-op- hyperventallating and pushing your blood pressure up (maybe even preventing your surgery) or end up needing a sedative that will make you a zombie pre-op.

[ValerieSJackson 35]

No need to be so worried; you will do fine just like your other surgeries!

[DuranFan1969 119]

I'm soooo in this same boat too. That's the biggest reason I've tried talking myself out of it, but I'm not going to let it deter me! I had a surgery where I woke up in the middle (yeah, that was fun) so I'm extra, extra hyper about it but I plan to make sure to talk to my anesthesia person and let them know that. You'll be just fine, good luck !!

[DesertRat 32]

It's normal to be afraid. It is a big step but the odds are strongly in your favor. They know what they are doing and modern anesthetics are much safer than what was available in the past. The surgeon isn't going to operate unless he/she is convinced it can be done safely. Believe me, no surgeon wants to take unnecessary risks.

I've been totally anesthetized ten times, mostly for arthroscopic surgeries. It's never fun but really not that bad. The most serious operation took several hours and I woke up refreshed and in good spirits afterward. Just take it a day at a time, a step at a time.

[kamrie37 134]

Me too! I am having mine on 6/12.. we will be fine!

[angellic16 7]

I'm nervous also. Mine is tomorrow. Its not so much about dying just the hospital environment for me.

[kczar 166]

Operations and hospitals can be very scary. You're letting someone else have control of your body. But it will be over so quickly and you'll be so happy you did this. Keep your eye on the prize!