I have a majorly embarrassing fear of surgery. It is so irrational that I will put off procedures that I need. I’m afraid that when I’m under anesthesia that I could wake up, or I could have awareness/feel pain and not be able to communicate it to the surgical team. I’ve heard that they give you drugs so you don’t remember at all- my anxiety-ridden brain wonders if we are all suffering during the procedure and we just forget upon waking. I understand that quite a few folks will require surgery during their lifetime. I have had IV sedation during procedures, and despite having no problems, I am utterly terrified. Please tell me about how ridiculous I am being.
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don’t be embarrassed! i felt the same before my tonsillectomy a few years back. i got the IV and the closer we got to the actual act the more i started shaking and getting anxious. to the point people kept asking if i was cold. all i remember was looking up at the OR then nothing. i don’t even remember closing my eyes to sleep or needing the mask. then when i woke up, i was back in my room and a lady asked if i wanted ice cubes or a popsicle to suck on and that was that. so trust me i know how you feel but it’ll be okay! they most likely perform what surgery you need a lot so they know what they’re doing, same with the anesthesiologist
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