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Having an operation today and terrified

55 replies

HangryBlueCritic · 25/10/2025 08:57

Posting for traffic really and to stop myself walking out and not getting the operation. I’ve had operations before and always been nervous but my anxiety is off the scale. Convinced myself Im going to bleed out or they will make a mistake. Genuinely don’t feel I can go through with this.

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Bumpinthenight · 25/10/2025 09:02

I had an op three weeks ago. I spoke to a friend who is an ACP beforehand and said I was terrified of something bad happening. I was assured that I would be fine and we'll looked after because there would be too much paperwork otherwise...!

Seriously though, this is the surgeon's job and won't be his first rodeo.

I found all the staff I came in contact with to be friendly and relaxed and they definitely put me at ease.

Hope all goes well.

TheLilacStork · 25/10/2025 09:01

Go in for the op and tell them how you are feeling. They’ll be so used to this. They can give you a pre med to help calm you. You’ll be fine, they’ll really look after you. Best of luck

winewolfhowls · 25/10/2025 09:01

Good luck. Can you speak to a sympathetic nurse to go through the what it's?

It's such a powerless feeling that you go to sleep and never really know what happens. I can relate!

SumUp · 25/10/2025 09:01

I have been in this place and it was fine. I’d advise telling the staff that you’re nervous and what your worries are. They will reassure you and make sure you are okay.

RhaenysRocks · 25/10/2025 08:59

Hang in there...you'll be fine. Is anyone with you? You have a huge medical team around you, all wanting it to go well and for whom this is routine. Hugs.

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