JennsHip
junior member
Hi everyone, I sure enjoy reading all of the info on this site. Comments are informative and so supportive. My nerves are sure setting in as I received my mail package from the surgeon with all of the "pre-work", including blood test order, iron prescription, upcoming appointment dates and times, etc. I have an appointment scheduled with an Internist, and wondered what that might entail, if anyone has experience with that. That is 3 weeks prior to an appointment with the Anaesthesiologist and pre-op Nurse. As well, the package includes info about anaesthetic- both general and spinal. I've had a general 25 years ago when I had an ACL reconstruction and was fine. I get the sense that spinal is the recommended approach but I won't lie - it terrifies me. The needle in the back, not being able to feel my legs and the chance of waking up. I feel like I'm 46 years old going on 9 years old just typing that but I know I'm going to fixate on this for weeks. So in addition to my first question about the Internist, I'd love to hear some comments from people who have had both or had the option to choose, or think I'm overthinking it! Thanks so much