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lucillegem
lucillegem

People have been asking me: so how do you feel about surgery?


my normal response is: ok, alright... 


but if I was to be honest, its nothing something one takes so lightly.


Phone is quiet and cant help feel lonely at this point in time. So How do I feel about the upcoming surgery? damn scared shitless. and that dear friends, is my turth. 

Empathy66
Empathy66
I had my first surgery just over 5 years ago. I felt the same as you, i even had a panic attack on the ward while i was waiting.
What you got to have done? I had my gall bladder out.
TC40
TC40
I am praying for you.
Bluebird20
Bluebird20
I will pray for you that your surgery will be a success. When I went for knee replacement I was scared, I believe it is normal. When I is your surgery, so I can pray especially the day before and day of?
maria718
maria718
I had several surgeries, including a life-or-death one. VERY tough thing to go through, unfortunately, but it too shall pass. . Will pray for your speedy recovery after the surgery, my friend.
buffetcrasher
buffetcrasher
I can understand how you're feeling. I have been the same way too. It's hard because it's an individual going through it, it's your experience and no one can tell you how you should look at it. My phone is often quiet for long stretches too, it allows me to fall back into that more negative thinking cycle. From my experiences, trust in the doctors is what helps me through it most. Learn as much as I can, however anxious or scared the whole process may have me feeling,
annettearizona
annettearizona
Naw the only thing to worry about is they get the patients mixed up :P
JUST KIDDING-good luck
hannah_mclane
hannah_mclane
I am sorry that you feel this way! Feeling lonely or anxious is not the ideal way to be going into a surgery or any stressful situation. I wish the best for you and hope that you feel better about your upcoming surgery.
lucillegem
lucillegem
I am having major surgery to remove 11cm cyst. And Ive been having severe anxiety so I had to step back a little, to clear some of the fog from the emotional turmoil I am having.
I do think its normal to have anxiety, but the severity of the anxiety is my fear of the repetition of the past, I had a similar surgery done a few agos which was very traumatic. And Thats, a big part of my fear. But I do want to challenge the anxiety and to see if this time around it will be different, so I can have a speedy recovery... Only Time can tell
But thanks for everyone who, replied with kind words of support! My surgery will be on February 6th, if you can kindly send me good vibes, support or prayers :) I sincerely thank you <3
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