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<blockquote data-quote="Hound dog" data-source="post: 441454" data-attributes="member: 84"><p>(((hugs)))</p><p></p><p>Several years ago I was going into surgery to have scar tissue blocking my ureter removed. Now I'd had that procedure done dozens of times before. It's outpatient and done with a scope, there is no incision to worry about. But the anxiety over that one particular surgery was through the roof. New doctor, new hospital, an array of difficult child problems, and quite a few life problems on top of being sick and in pain just seemed to catapult my anxiety level over this particular procedure. I knew there was no reason for it. I normally didn't mind having the procedure done. I even do well with general anesthesia, I wake up almost immediately and want to eat, no nausea ect. (locals are a different ball of wax) </p><p></p><p>Seems because I had so much to stress me in other areas of life that somehow it all got focused on this one fairly simple procedure. I didn't really realize this until AFTER. I go to the hospital anxious as all get out. doctor is LATE......like really late. The anxiety just keeps building. Suddenly I decided I wasn't having the procedure, I was going home. I threw my leg over the metal rail of the gurney......and suddenly there was the doctor. I told him I was going home. He injected something into my IV and said that it would change my mind. Next thing I knew I woke up in recovery wanting breakfast in a bad way. lol </p><p></p><p>Gallbladder surgery is a pretty mild surgery from what it used to be, not that it used to be a huge deal. I had the old type, got a 4 inch scar to prove it and it didn't so much as ache after surgery. Nichole had the newer procedure for it. Other than a bleeding issue, she did fine. Although I'm trying to figure out how 4 holes around her belly button is better than my 4 inch scar. hmm</p><p></p><p>Anxiety before surgery is normal. Just most people won't admit it.</p><p></p><p>I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Try to focus on how much better you'll feel once it's done and over and you've healed.</p><p></p><p>Hugs</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hound dog, post: 441454, member: 84"] (((hugs))) Several years ago I was going into surgery to have scar tissue blocking my ureter removed. Now I'd had that procedure done dozens of times before. It's outpatient and done with a scope, there is no incision to worry about. But the anxiety over that one particular surgery was through the roof. New doctor, new hospital, an array of difficult child problems, and quite a few life problems on top of being sick and in pain just seemed to catapult my anxiety level over this particular procedure. I knew there was no reason for it. I normally didn't mind having the procedure done. I even do well with general anesthesia, I wake up almost immediately and want to eat, no nausea ect. (locals are a different ball of wax) Seems because I had so much to stress me in other areas of life that somehow it all got focused on this one fairly simple procedure. I didn't really realize this until AFTER. I go to the hospital anxious as all get out. doctor is LATE......like really late. The anxiety just keeps building. Suddenly I decided I wasn't having the procedure, I was going home. I threw my leg over the metal rail of the gurney......and suddenly there was the doctor. I told him I was going home. He injected something into my IV and said that it would change my mind. Next thing I knew I woke up in recovery wanting breakfast in a bad way. lol Gallbladder surgery is a pretty mild surgery from what it used to be, not that it used to be a huge deal. I had the old type, got a 4 inch scar to prove it and it didn't so much as ache after surgery. Nichole had the newer procedure for it. Other than a bleeding issue, she did fine. Although I'm trying to figure out how 4 holes around her belly button is better than my 4 inch scar. hmm Anxiety before surgery is normal. Just most people won't admit it. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Try to focus on how much better you'll feel once it's done and over and you've healed. Hugs [/QUOTE]
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