I have a fear of not making it through the surgery becuse I take alot of diffent kinds of medicines. Does anyonelse have this problem?

I have a fear of not making it through the surgery becuse I take alot of diffent kinds of medicines. Does anyonelse have this problem?

Before surgery, the anesthesia personnel will ask you about all the medications you're taking, and all chronic illnesses you have. Please believe that you will not be the sickest patient they've ever taken care of. The sickest patients aren't even candidates for surgery, so just try to relax.

Make sure to tell your doc every med you take and is prescribed to you. If they fear the surgery is too dangerous for you, then they will tell you.

If you are on BP meds, diabetes meds, or other meds for comorbitities, a lot of people are able to cut down or even stop after surgery.

If you are on an antidepressant before surgery don't stop taking them after. Hormones go nuts after surgery and those can help even them out some.

Most of all voice any and all concerns with your doc. Even if they seem silly, it's best to get the reassurance. If your PCP and surgeon clear you, odds are they are confident you will pull through with bells on. :-)

Please don't take my advise as a medical opinion. My only medical training was operation in my youth and I always lit up the nose.

Nerves are normal. But you'll do great.

Thank you for your replys that makes me feel better. I have made me a little list of things I want to go back over with the doctor. I do beilve you when you say it is best to address my fears with the doctor. Who is Dr. Carey Brown of Ketter Bariatric or Sycamore Medical Center, Centerville, Ohio