From someone who has had a bunch of surgeries, a lot of people have a fear of hospitals and surgeries. I spent 7 months in the hospital after an industrial accident and spinal cord injury.

Maybe a therapist can get you over the fears if they are all consuming. It’s pretty critical that you do because we all have to be proactive with our healthcare. You don’t want medical molehills turning into mountains because you didn’t go for routine checkups, screenings or when you are feeling sick.

I tell everyone that if you are undergoing anesthesia for a procedure, make sure you tell the anesthesiologist that you are anxious, or stressed out, nauseous, whatever. His/her job is to make you as comfortable as possible and in pre op. They have the most amazing medications.lol