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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Even if you were to wake up, first they would put you right back under. No one wants to do surgery on someone awake who is not supposed top be.
Second, you don’t feel anything. Both my children were born c-section while I was awake. I got to watch the first one with mirrors set up. No pain, no feeling.
I hope this helps, but I’m afraid it might not. This is an irrational fear which can sometimes be conquered with logic and information, but might also need a doctor’s input and/or therapy of some sort. Good luck, I hope things work out for you.
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