Pre-surgical anxiety is normal. Anyone who is not a bit nervous prior to surgery is unusual. But, not to worry too much. You have to think about the great things after surgery.
I'm going for breast implants submuscular next month and I'm so nervous of what pain is to come as I've never had any form of surgery done before. How do I keep my nerves under control?
Pre-surgical anxiety is normal. Anyone who is not a bit nervous prior to surgery is unusual. But, not to worry too much. You have to think about the great things after surgery.
As they say keep your "eyes on the prize," Focus on your goals and the reasons you want surgery. It is normal and expected to have anxiety. Be confident in your selection of a qualified surgeon. Be informed about your anesthesiologist and their techniques. Avoid the tendency to over analyze.... more
Having anxiety prior to any surgery is very normal. I try to combat this by doing everything possible to prepare the patients for what is ahead of them. This typically includes multiple preoperative visits, information packets about the surgery, and when possible talking to other patients who have... more
I am not sure if by nerves you mean pain nerves or emotional nerves. Regarding pain, the pain can be minimal or it can be severe. It usually lasts for only 1-4 days and your surgeon will explain various options for medicinal control of the pain from nerve blocks, to pumps, to oral or intramuscular medications.... more
It is difficult to know what to expect but you can take comfort in the fact that many women across the country and world for that matter undergo this surgery and recover quite well. Perhaps it may help to speak with your plastic surgeon's office staff and see if they have a patient who has had the procedure... more
I find that the more you know about the surgery and what to expect post-op and the more in control you feel, the less nervous you will be. Make sure you understand all the medications you will be taking and how the physician is going to follow you after surgery. Are they going to call you everyday? ... more