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I had almost exactly what you had. The surgery is easy. You're anxious but as soon as the sedative anaesthesia hits you're out and wake up having no memory of it all. It feels instant and you then wonder what all the anxiety was for. Seriously, don't sweat it. You'll shut your eyes then open them and it will be done.
The hard part is after the surgery, you'll have some pain, but the meds they give you will blunt most of that. And you'll feel so relieved it's over and optimistic about the future that you'll work through the miscomfort of healing.
Best wishes and please update us when you're done.
Thank you so much! I’m hoping it’s as easy as you say. I know results may vary person to person, but I’m really hoping I get to be one of the easy ones.
I’ve heard some horror stories.
I don't know if it's the same in every hospital, but my experience is that when you get to the hospital, a nurse will talk with you about the surgery plan and your medical background/medication etc. This is the person you can tell about your ASD and ask for some extra guidance if needed. Also be prepared that for a while you might be prepped for surgery without anything to distract you (no phone, headphones or your glasses on) and just waiting, as this is usually the most difficult part for me. One thing that helps me distract myself in those times is to think of a nice story prompt before the day and than try to write that story in my head.
Thank you for the advice. Thats good to know before going it. Oftentimes it’s easier when I’m not surprised by things like this. I greatly appreciate it.