Hello everyone!
This is my first post on here since I just discovered this group a few days ago. I'm writing here because I'm not really sure where or whom to turn to at this point. I'm scheduled for surgery on 9/10/15. I've been waiting for this day forever. I went through the process of diet and doctors appointments twice before and ended up having to switch insurance. This time, however, it all finally worked out. Everything was going great and I was really positive about things until I had an appointment with the psychologist (per insurance rules) and that changed things for me. At one point in our conversation, she turned to me and stated, "You do know you can die right? I know someone who died a week after having it, just want you to be aware of that."
Woah, right?!
I know that there is always a risk of something happening and I accepted that, but to have to slapped in my face like that was really traumatizing for me. Ever since that visit, anytime I think of surgery, I get get this overwhelming fear of being put under and never waking up. I know these doctors have done this a thousand times and I have had surgery before, but this time my brain is going a thousand places.
So, I guess I'm asking for any advice or tips. Any one who can or has related to the situation?
Thank you all so much.
