That’s my biggest fear having an operation and the after pain.
I read this article a while back and have copied& pasted link for you. It’ll be a help to you I’m sure and definitely worth the read as you’ll get info on how to handle it and so many useful tips. I’ll be doing what they advise if I have to have surgery at any time. I really feel for you cause when surgery is needed and you know there’s no option it fills you with dread. I wish you a good recovery& hope it’s not too unbearable for you. It’s hard to do but I also read once that just before you’re put to sleep if you think positive when you wake up things will be more positive I appreciate that’s a very hard thing to do when you’re forever anticipating pain. Thing is you might be perfectly alright we just imagine the worst
Please let us know how you get on and how you’re feeling.