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How afraid of surgery are you?

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raves +3   by Henrik the Harp posted Oct 08, 2008 06:07PM GMTOctober 08, 2008 18:07:44
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Answered not

Not so much. I've had three big operations to my stomach and I survived. However I'd prefer it if that's enough...
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  • raves +1   [-] by meinopinion posted Oct 18, 2008 05:26PM GMTOctober 18, 2008 17:26:59
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    Answered not

    You only have two choices, surgery or live with a serious problem. I go for surgery as soon as it is possible if it is elective and if an emergency there is no choice.
  • raves     [-] by Phillies Phan posted Oct 18, 2008 04:28PM GMTOctober 18, 2008 16:28:55
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    Answered not

    Been operated on a few times and was never worried. Always looked at it this way,
    I'll have pain for a little while, but once that pain passes I'll have nothing to worry about.
  • raves +2   [-] by kayla posted Oct 11, 2008 03:21AM GMTOctober 11, 2008 03:21:24
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    Answered very

    Very afraid, I've been lucky so far... the only "surgery" I've had was getting 2 widsom teeth out, which people argue isn't actually surgery. Actual surgery scares me - hospitals in general creep me out
  • raves +1   [-] by Lyssa posted Oct 09, 2008 04:04AM GMTOctober 09, 2008 04:04:22
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    Answered very

    I don't want anyone to ever have to cut into my body again.
  • raves +1   [-] by BAMAGIRL posted Oct 09, 2008 01:58AM GMTOctober 09, 2008 01:58:17
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    Answered petrified

    I've only had minor procedures... my tubal ligation, lasik and dental; but nothing I've ever experienced makes me feel more vunerable
  • raves +1   [-] by Tiki posted Oct 09, 2008 01:31AM GMTOctober 09, 2008 01:31:44
    Tiki reply

    Answered not

    I've had surgery twice with no problems.
  • raves +1   [-] by Luna (SHTHO) posted Oct 09, 2008 12:51AM GMTOctober 09, 2008 00:51:33
    Luna (SHTHO) reply

    Answered not

    i used to be very scared but then i had surgey
  • raves +1   [-] by Sister Jean posted Oct 08, 2008 11:09PM GMTOctober 08, 2008 23:09:08
    Sister Jean reply

    Answered very

  • raves +2   [-] by parigino posted Oct 08, 2008 11:07PM GMTOctober 08, 2008 23:07:17
    parigino reply

    Answered not

    not too much,as long I would get a second(and third) opinion based on the seriousness of it.
  • raves +1   [-] Sister Jean replied to parigino Oct 08, 2008 11:08PM GMTOctober 08, 2008 23:08:39
    Sister Jean reply
    good idea
  • raves +1   [-] parigino replied to Sister Jean Oct 08, 2008 11:15PM GMTOctober 08, 2008 23:15:04
    parigino reply
    ..infact if your own doctor really cares for you,would suggest the same and leave a complete trust up to you.
  • raves +1   [-] Sister Jean replied to parigino Oct 08, 2008 11:16PM GMTOctober 08, 2008 23:16:31
    Sister Jean reply
    thanks friend
  • raves +1   [-] by Dottie posted Oct 08, 2008 08:11PM GMTOctober 08, 2008 20:11:39
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    Answered not

    I am not afraid of necessary surgery, for it is often better than the alternative. It always entails risk and should not be undertaken unnecessarily.
  • raves     [-] by HairlessKats Oversoul posted Oct 08, 2008 07:07PM GMTOctober 08, 2008 19:07:21
    HairlessKats Oversoul reply

    Answered not

    not at all afraid,, Iv had many surgeries and frankly I think the sleep medicine they give you is just lovely hahaha... one minute wide awake the next you feel a little woozy and zonk... next thing ya know your waking up and they are giving you nice pain meds via that same IV so not sticks or pain and so long as your not a 'tough guy' about everything you can be sure your pain is well managed.... so to me theres nothing to be afraid of.
  • raves +1   [-] by Justin [DF] posted Oct 08, 2008 07:05PM GMTOctober 08, 2008 19:05:19
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    Answered not

    I've had a couple of surgeries. I had reconstructive AC surgery on my shoulder, I tore two ligaments in my shoulder so now I have two screws and a cadaver tendon in there. They put you to sleep most of the time anyways so it's not like you even know what is going on and they give you the good stuff afterwards ;-)
  • raves +1   [-] by dnanna posted Oct 08, 2008 07:03PM GMTOctober 08, 2008 19:03:26
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    Answered petrified

    deathly. Oh the idea scares me. even though I have had major surgeries before. I know what the next will be and I just start to cry
  • raves +1   [-] by kyle posted Oct 08, 2008 06:26PM GMTOctober 08, 2008 18:26:00
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    Answered not

    ive been lucky so far to never need surgery, but i could imagine i wouldnt be looking forward to it if i needed it.
  • raves +1   [-] by ~SEXY DIVA~ * Barack Obama* posted Oct 08, 2008 06:13PM GMTOctober 08, 2008 18:13:27
    ~SEXY DIVA~ * Barack Obama* reply

    Answered petrified

    Extremely terrified, that's one of the reasons why I don't have any kids.
  • raves +3   [-] by Henrik the Harp posted Oct 08, 2008 06:07PM GMTOctober 08, 2008 18:07:44
    Henrik the Harp reply

    Answered not

    Not so much. I've had three big operations to my stomach and I survived. However I'd prefer it if that's enough...
  • raves +1   [-] Sister Jean replied to Henrik the Harp Oct 08, 2008 06:12PM GMTOctober 08, 2008 18:12:15
    Sister Jean reply
    thanks Henrik
  • raves +2   [-] by Marky posted Oct 08, 2008 06:07PM GMTOctober 08, 2008 18:07:14
    Marky reply

    Answered very

    I am an RN and know what can and does go wrong. I am more afraid of the anesthesia than the surgery itself. rn wrong afraid anesthesia surgery

    Marky :o)
  • raves +1   [-] HairlessKats Oversoul replied to Marky Oct 08, 2008 07:08PM GMTOctober 08, 2008 19:08:42
    HairlessKats Oversoul reply
    how come marky?