I'm getting ready for a surgery on Monday! Getting tonsils and adenoids removed...
With anxiety, it's always a challenge, but the hospital doesn't allow visitors now because of COVID so my wife will have to stay outside in the car!
Anyway, just looking for advice and encouragement, as I take these challenging steps of...you know...trusting my doctors and my body to get me through it!
I wish you luck it’s normal to have anxiety when you are getting surgery Done and when your having anxiety in general just take a few deep breaths before the procedure and also ask for laughing gas it helps with your anxiety 😊 I hope that your having a great day or great night wherever you are - Hiba
Thanks! I figured it’s pretty normal, but it’s uncomfortable...which kind of defines anxiety!
I’m glad to be getting it done, but it’s just getting through it that’s tough!
Tonsils n adnoids..cake walk.Id be thinking about all the ice cream,ices,milkshakes n awesome stuff u can have while healing.😁As for the docs..i always ask to talk with anesthesiologist, n etc prior.Makes ya feel more calm n def less anxiety.
Bring music..helps with distraction n anxiety.
Thank you! I’m already trying to find the best ways to prepare. Music is a good idea.
Plus u have everyone here to get u thru it..if u have a tough time.😊👍
YOU GOT THIS! It will be over in no time! Keep us updated and let us know how surgery goes.
Recommend listening to calming music in the car before going in and take deeeeep breaths. You will be okay 💞
Thank you!
Good luck to you. I am sure you will do fine. My nephew had that done when he was 2. Helped him so much.
Have your wife go find a nice cafe somewhere close and have some coffee or tea.
I had a major car crash in March. 12 hour surgery. No visitors in hospital or rehab center for 30 days. It was remarkably calming not to have to deal with people.
Having repeat surgery in early January 2021. Still no visitors allowed. Mine is a very painful, long recovery. Yours will be over in the blink of an eye.
Thanks - and I hope your surgeries are moving you in the right direction...
I hope they are, too. The pain was horrendous, but having to stay with my sister for weeks after is very tense.
Contrary to what happens to you, I am not afraid of surgeries. I have had many in my life, if I tell you how many you will not believe me.
I see it this way: surgery is much better than a long and painful treatment. The person is asleep, he does not feel anything, he leaves the surgery healed, except for the pain that little by little is going to end.
Within a few days the person is as good as new and starting over.
Good luck!! Everything is going to be fine!
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Hello ab22, I had mine out together when I was 7 and remember it very well not in a horrible way but a nice way although I did have a nasty nosebleed after, but had plenty of lovely things afterwards like the ice cream, jellies etc., but when my little sister had hers out they gave her hard things to eat like crisps for a treat etc, apparently eating "normal" foods are better than soft as it suppose to heal better. If there is something special that you would like after this op then try or think about it waiting for you when it is over, music is a great idea and the staff will let you listen while drifting off to a wonderful sleep, it will all be over before you know it.
Please let us know how you get on, there are some lovely people on here and I know support is here for you. God Bless xxxxx
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Thank you! Looking forward to after sounds like one way to go.
That's the way ab22, be brave please it will be fine xxx😗
All the best to you,sending an angel to stand beside you.
Giving an update after my surgery; the operation itself went well! I was so anxious going in, I was shaking, but the staff were very understanding. They were pretty open minded about it given some of my history of experiences with medical staff and anxiety!
At home recuperating and so appreciative for the people here to help me...
Relieved to have something done that I’ve struggled with for a long time both physically and mentally!
You are a true Warrior my friend.
Nothing like the feeling of achieving something we fear and
now it's behind us. Wishing you well with your healing 
xx
The crazy part is when you’re waiting for it to start, you can call it off at any time. You can just say “nah, I don’t want to do this” and escape. So it takes this ongoing resolve and I’m really proud of myself for doing it! (Not trying to be braggy, it’s just a good feeling)
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Where is spring? I’m ready for it!!! 😂😆
Anxious about surgery tomorrow
