I'm having doubts... too many procedures!

The last time I was in the hospital was when I was born. I hate hospitals and all the bureaucracy that goes with them. I am getting very nervous about my upcoming surgery, mainly due to little details. The mere thought of a catheter and these tubes and what not freak me out! I am a very independednt person, and would like to pee for myself. And that's just the tip of the ice berg. IV's, herapin shots, enemas etc. are all freaking me out. Ironically enough, I am not scared of the surgery itself, as I will be asleep, but all these little things that I keep hearing about are really making me nervous and making me wonder whether or not this is a good idea. I was sexually abused when I was a child and have serious issues with people touching me, and I guess that's why I hate doctor's and these procedures so much. I am young (21) and pretty healthy (I run two miles most days), so I am hoping my recovery will be pretty quick, and maybe I can get out of some of these, if I make progress in th hospital. Any advice? I am also rather reluctant to speak to my doctor about this, as it is rather embrassing and silly, and I definitely do not want to talk to his staff, as we all know how that goes, and I'm sure I won't see him again until the day of surgery. Wow, am I long winded or what! Can any one give me some reassurance? I'm having surgery at BTC if that helps. Thank you all!

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