WOW, do I know what you're talking about!!! I had mine two years ago, and was literally scared to death, I had never had any surgery before and called the doctors coordinator so many times we actually became friends. The recovery nurse and the anesthesiologist even called me the night before surgery to tell me it was going to be ok, LOL, they must have wondered if I was going to head back home, they even gave me some Valium to kept me calm. God what a mess I was. Anyway everyone kept reassuring me that this was routine and it really was. I also had rhinoplasty and a deviated septum corrected at the same time. Nothing anyone tells you will probably take away all your fears, but it really is pretty routine now. I admit I kinda had a hard time in that I was by myself and stayed in a hotel in Dallas for a week, then had to load my bags and drive 5 1/2 hrs home in a car with a manual transmission. I think it took longer than I had expected to get back where I could really do everything without any discomfort. One thing I will tell you, I lived in sweat pants and zippered hoodies for awhile, the zippered hoodies are easy to get on and off. I was lucky and had about 2 1/2 weeks off work (Christmas ). I think back now and it doesn't seem that bad, and I am soooo glad I had it done.
I'm actually going to Montreal in 7 weeks for my GRS / SRS and I' totally freaking out about that too. But I have faith that I'll be ok and SO SO WILL YOU. You'll be so glad you did it after you're completely healed. Good luck!!
