Hi and thanks for using the forum.
Having surgery can be very scary and there are many people (I would say pretty much everyone) that feel anxious and unsure. You should discuss this with your doctor and the anesthesiologist for your procedure. Let them know how you are feeling and they can help alleviate your fears. The OR and recovery room staff are trained to help you with pain managment and also to answer any questions that you have. It is tough to be in a vulnerable position, but in my experience, the doctors and nurses are kind, caring, respectful, and responsive people. When I had my C-sections, I was scared as well- about the surgery itself, recovering, pain, etc. The doctors and nurses were so informative, and conscientous and they made sure that I was comfortable and that I knew what was happening. Finally, there are anti-anxiety medications that your doctor can prescribe for you for prior to the procedure that my help. Good luck with your surgery and I hope you have a speedy recovery.
Bridget
Thanks for your reply. I think a lot of the fear is that I have to go to a semi private/goverment hospital so I'm worried they don't care about how they leave my scar, if they'll make a mistake or not give me pain meds afterwards. I live in South Africa and there's been some terrible stories about what goes on in goverment hospitals so it just makes you paranoid. Anyway, I do appreciate your respnse :)