Catzcradle
new member
Hi Forum! I'm in the process of scheduling my knee surgery - It might be any time from mid May - June 1. I have lined up a great surgeon, excellent hospital, and I have lots of pain the I want to get rid of, so you'd think I'd be joyful. Well unfortunately I'm shaking in my boots! (Boots I can't wear, mind you, because my knees are so bad). My knees are totally bone on bone, and it's way past time to get on with this, but I cry when I think about waiting in the little pre-surgery room, in the gown, and getting the IV, and being put under anesthesia. I've had successful surgeries before and I don't know why I'm so scared, and I even purchased a self-hypnosis tape to listen to. So I'm trying, but I get this terrible anxiety. I don't care what happens after surgery- I'm sure I can deal with any pain, what with meds and the ability I've had to deal with pain so far - It's just the surgery itself. So I've been reading the positive stories you have all posted in the forum and they have been a great help. If anyone has advice on dealing with extreme pre-op jitters, I'd love to hear from you. I'm just a cowardly lion!
Donna
Donna