anxiety for surgery
Ive done the math and I've had 6 surgeries including a lap band and removal of lap band, gall bladder and a c-section. I always get a little nervous. This time however I'm getting very anxious about possibly dying. I know there is always a risk and i assume mine is pretty small the only co morbilities i have are high blood pressure and that's pretty minor. i passed the sleep apnea test. I'm just having normal worries right? its a simple procedure right ? I go in the 30th and i will not change my mind i am so ready for this surgery i just need a little comfort i guess.
I totally get where you are coming from. Out of all the surgeries I've had, this one scared the heck out of me. I was discussing it with a good friend of mine and her response to me was that it wasn't necessarily the surgery that scared me, it was the huge lifestyle change that made me so nervous. For me, that made perfect sense. Everyone is different, but my surgery was 2 days ago. My first issue was I had read a few people didn't need any pain meds after so tried to be tough and not take any. Believe me, don't try and be tough. You gotta do what makes you comfortable. The only other things I'm struggling with is gas pain, and making sure I stay hydrated. I've even had to set a timer to remind me to drink. No matter what anyone says, you will still be nervous, we all were, But you will do great. Just live in the moment and do what you need at that time. You got this!!
