Just kind of echoing the other reassurances. I've had 3 ortho surgeries now- both hips and my left knee 8 weeks ago. And epidural/spinal (not well enough informed what the difference is - regardless, a needle in the back). In each instance, I was given some kind of tranq a little while before going into surgery; that is a big help, just makes you relaxed with a 'What -Me worry?' driftiness. My surgeries were at 2 different hospitals, but standard procedure in both places was to have the patient sitting up, towards the end of the bed, and leaning forward. I was given a pillow to lean against…..and, in each case, a nurse stood right alongside me for physical support (AND mental, whether or not that's part of the purpose, it helps). There is a quick bit of pricking and the whoosh, you are out. And I expect you know the reasoning behind this form of anasthetic - typically no nausea, a very fast recovery time (from the anasthetic. The the surgery, enh, that takes a bit longer). I recall when you used to be in the recovery room for a couple hours. This last time, I was awake, chatting and on my way back to my room in …less than an hour? That's certainly how it seemed. And no grogginess. I felt alert - tho later recall of things stays a bit out of reach for a while. Good luck to you, you'll do grand!
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) answering standard questions and will likely have a reassuring visit with your surgeon and anesthesiologist. They can give you something for nerves and it does take the edge off. Try to remember that everyone you'll deal with that day is doing what they were trained to do and what they do best...just another day at the office for them. You all want the same outcome.
