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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You have absolutely nothing to be embarrassed about, its extremely common, they usually give you drugs to calm you down before they bring you down to the operating room. Best advice is to tell your surgeon at the first appointment and they’ll talk you through it, probably have some resources for you.
You wont feel or remember anything.
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