Just found out I need surgery.

[chickentender]

In the span of a week, I found out I'm mysteriously deficient in vitamin a. That caused a spiral as I was afraid to start the supplement my doctor advised and I have random bowel movements that are tan sometimes. The last one was today. So I was already anxious about all of this.

Then today, I went for imaging and I have something in my uterus that my gyn thinks is a polyp. It has to come out. So, first I have to get a procedure where they balloon my uterus open with water after I take 400 mg of a drug used to induce labor. Then I will have to schedule a seperate prcedure- surgery under anesthesia to have it removed. There is a tiny chance of cancer. But I'm notworried about the cancer. I'm worried about the labor drugs and going under anesthesia and trusting the doctors and surgeons. Or dying in surgery.

I can't calm down with all this going on. I am consumed by fear. Any words of advice/support/ personal experience would help me. Thank you.

 

[Cuchculan]

My mother has had a polyp or two in the past. They were seen when she was having the camera hob done. They removed them there and then. that was the end of that really. She knew nothing about it until she woke up. As it was not something they were looking for to begin with. I guess there are different ways to remove them depending on the area they are in. A lot of people have these. Just don't think they know they have them. As they can be there and not cause any trouble at all. Nothing saying cancer is involved at all.

 

[Mgrae]

I had two go under general anesthesia twice in 6 weeks to remove impacted kidney stones. In my experience it wasn't nearly as scary as I expected it's actually very peaceful. They talk you through the entire process you will speak more with your anesthesiologist then your surgeon. For a short procedure like yours it will be a piece of cake. Some complex surgeries require them to keep people under for 15+ hours and they do it with no issue. Also think about how good you will feel when you wake up in recovery and it's all over. Ask for the strawberry jello

 

[kammie72]

I went under for my colonoscopy last year. For some reason I find this peaceful. I’ve had numerous procedures in my life and just go with it! All will be fine. They describe everything and you can see how they will monitor you as you’re under. It will be totally okay!

 

[chickentender]

Thank you so much for your encouragement.

 

[Souris]

I had general anesthesia when I had an ovary removed, and the anesthesia is very easy. One minute you’re awake, you suddenly feel sleepy, and then boom, you’re waking up after the procedure. They keep SUCH a close eye on you the whole time.