Scared of Surgery Recovery

Yes 100%. This may be linked to OCD and a fear of the unknown. There's a chance I may have to get surgery soon and I am terrified.

I've had 3 surgeries, 2 that were major. I was very anxious going into it, but something that I used to help me was just becoming very knowledgeable about how everything works in the OR and how your surgery will be done. To me, it makes me feel like I'm more prepared for before, during, and after the procedure. Hope this helps!

I’ve been through 2 surgeries now. There’s no right or wrong with fear, it’s valid that you’re concerned about it. The recovery process can be long and tough, unfortunately that is a given, but if the benefits of the surgery outweigh the risks generally that’s what I look at. If I hadn’t had surgery I can tell you with absolute certainty I would never have a quality of life, the surgery gave me a better quality of life. So imo it was very worth it, but you have to weigh that for yourself