Having an op next week and so worried

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Having an op, not major, but to do with my heart.
My DP isn't able to come with me, I'm fortunate I've got someone else that is able to take me and my family to have my DC. Not able to go alone, no driving etc etc, as advised on the letter.
Feeling so anxious which I know is normal but its stirring up some unwanted feelings probably due to over thinking but as much as I keep telling myself, that all is going to be OK I end up getting so emotional. I've not spoken about this in RL, but obviously, my DP knows I'm scared and worrying.
I'm so scared it'll go wrong, and I'll leave my DC :(

OP a long time ago when my DC were very young I had an operation under GA. I was petrified I would not wake up leaving DH to care for the children alone. It was so bad my blood pressure went through the roof and the anesthetist was sent to see me. He gave me a mild sedative and asked what I was worried about. I told him and with the most dis-arming smile he said I wasn't to worry as there was no way he'd let me die in his care as 'the paperwork is a nightmare'. That made me laugh! So if for no other reason than they want to avoid the paperwork the anesthetist will take good care of you 😁

I hope all goes well with your recovery after a successful op. (Also hope you don't have to stay long in hospital as the food is dire!)

Thank you for your message 💐

Aaah... I get this. I just had an operation 5 days ago, and I've had a few over the last 8 years, including a couple of quite big ones. My fear is always that I will die under anaesthetic (extremely unlikely!!) The anaethetist is your friend, tell them your worries, they will reassure you, knowledge is power. This last op a few days ago the anaethetist was so kind and wonderful I could have fallen in love with him ha ha! Honestly everyhting always goes smoother than you think it will.

I'm glad everything went well for you.
I know I'm over thinking on so many levels, it's so difficult!