Feeling really scared about surgery tomorrow

I work in theatres so for us it’s our everyday and it’s easy to say you will be fine. However it’s perfectly normal to be really anxious as it isn’t something you do everyday. But I can promise you that you will be absolutely fine and will have at least 7 people advocating for you if not more depending on the surgery. Everyone will be really understanding and will do their best to reassure you (a simple handhold goes a long way in my experience).

good luck xx

Hopefully DH will realise you need to recover properly and get the kids on board.
You could batch cook 4 weeks of meals as a distraction method - yes, that's a joke, you should really make 6 weeks just in case - yes, that's also a joke!

Please share with the hospital team how you are feeling, if you haven’t done so already. I’m sure it is something they come across a lot.

Garden makes excellent suggestions.

Would it help if you were able to identify what in particular is troubling you? You can then explore how to find reassurance. Is the anaesthetic? The recovery? Long term issues?

I just hate the whole flipping business, try to be kind to myself and get through it. Lots of books to read or listen to, house, in particular my bedroom, prepped for my return

I have had dental surgery (under general and sedation) and also other surgery (under general and spinal). It's normal to be a bit anxious because it is all a big unknown, from your point of view at least.
My suggestions:
Breathing exercises,
Distraction by whatever means you like - looking at old photos, baking bread or cookies, going a walk, listening to your favourite music or watch a comedy,
Remind yourself that while this is a one-off for you the surgeons and nurses do this repeatedly and are trained for every eventuality.
I am sure you will be fine and just think about how things will hopefully be better in the long run - good luck for the surgery and recovery!

It's understandable that you are scared but remember thousands of operations are done every day. Can you get out for a short walk? I've had a few surgeries and due another this year so I get how you are feeling.

I had a huge operation last year, 12 hours under general anaesthetic, big surgical team etc. It is natural to feel anxious. I found box breathing helpful and visualising how much more I would be able to do post recovery. Planned a lovely holiday too. Try not to focus too much on the operation but rather on your improving health post recovery.

I haven't had any experience with this, but I didn't want to read and run. Just wishing you strength - you'll get through it, I hope someone with good advice comes along soon. Do you have people around you to support you? What kind of recovery can you expect? Xx