I relate to this post. I didn't go through a surgery, exactly, but I went through a medical procedure because something was off (I can't really explain it because of privacy details) but I do agree that we need hope in these times and that you won't be able to eat certain times-- usually they'd let you eat after the procedure, though. Thank you for being strong enough to share this.

xoxo Abigail Lennah | ups & downs

I've had 2 oral surgeries, which are no picnic. The fears that you outlined in this post are real, even for minor surgeries like mine. I remember being terrified going into my first oral surgery - they had to put me under, which means I got the heart monitor and everything - the only thing that calmed me down was praying part of my Rosary and realizing that this surgery was necessary first step to correcting my teeth. If I had read something like this when I was going through that, I probably would've felt much calmer going into surgery.

Catherine
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I've never had a big surgery. I had a cavity once and because of panic, I had to go to a different dentist. I wasn't allowed to eat or drink. I had to take some odd medicine, which I ended up throwing up and then had to be put on loopy gas. (The dentist was nice, though.)

Second time was for tooth extractions. I needed braces and they needed to remove two teeth. I didn't go under, but it was still hard and scary.

I don't know exactly why you needed surgery, but I pray everything is okay. This post is definitely important for those who are scared.

God bless you!
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This was beautiful and had heart, it was advice filled with care and love. I have never had a surgery but as a girl who has gone through scary medical situations and also one who struggles with anxiety this is like a requiem and a peaceful antidote to the thoughts that still continue to plague me. <3 Thank you Faith, never hesitate to ask for prayers if you need them..for any reason. I know it's tough to even ask or open up sometimes, but I would pray for you any day because I know how tough this is, I know that even though physically it may be resolved that inside those worries continue.
God Bless Faith and thank you so much <3

As someone who had major eye problems as a kid leading to three eye surgeries and made me a bit behind in learning and hand-eye-coordination, I can completely relate to this post, thank you. I'm also getting surgery again next month, but this time an oral surgery because I have an impacted molar, I am at peace though, thankfully, and this post seconds my feelings of calmness.

I don't know why you needed surgery, but I know it's tough recovering and feeling normal again and forgetting the less pleasant memories of it, and I'll be praying for you, my friend. You are so strong, and our Lord makes you even stronger. You aren't alone.

Thank you from writing this post from your heart, I can't express how much this blessed me.

Sheesh. I've been terrified of ever having to have surgery or being hospitalized because of sickness. I dread the thought of ever having to be "put under". I really have never had to do that, but it still scares me.
I don't know why you had to have surgery, but I'm praying that you'll never have to have another. I know God would be with me and he'll comfort me everywhere I go. I have no worries of being alone. I can't imagine having that stuff done without him.
That terrified feeling of dread that forms when you start to think something is seriously wrong, is something that no one should have. It's a scary feeling.
Whenever I start to feel scared about surgery or anything like that, I think of others have have had many surgeries. If they can do it, I can do it. Plus, I have a friend who will always be by my side if no one else is. :)

John 14:27—Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.

As someone, who had to have a surgery that is usually cosmetic, but I had to have it for medical reasons. This would've been such a helpful post at the time, when I was having it. I think this could really help someone.

Faith, this is just...such a touching post. I am SO sorry you had to go through something like this! That absolutely breaks my heart. But it's so precious how you're using your experiences to help others!

I've actually had major open heart surgery, but I was literally only one years old, so I of course have no memory of it. But it was pretty traumatic for my parents. BUT, what I do experience now and always have and always will is health problems. I have a leak in my heart and will just never be as healthy as the average human. And I have to go to the doctor a lot, and just deal with things. So I felt like I could somewhat relate to this post because I know what it's like to feel different and have to take it easy and be kind to myself, even when a lot of people may not understand WHY. Having health problems can be a lonely life sometimes. But then there are people like you who encourage and support everyone, and it's such a beautiful thing.

So all that babbling to say, THANK YOU for this post. It is a much needed one for so many I know.

I do so hope you're doing well. *HUGS*

I'm so sorry that you had to got through that! I've never had a major surgery, but I've had some teeth taken out before. (Because of crowding - NOT because of cavities or anything.) I've also had blood drawn, and just THAT made me freak out a little.

I haven't gone through anything horrible like surgery. The most I've gone through is getting braces put on. It's a silly thing compared to what you went through. This post...so encouraging. I have no words. I hope someone who really needs this, finds it. Thank you for sharing this. <3

Thanks for sharing. You're very brave to put your emotions out there like this. Full disclosure: I started tearing up while reading (very rare!) I'll be praying that this post will reach the people it needs to.
God Bless!
Brianna Adara

Aw, surgery can be a really scary thing. Thank you for sharing this! :)

Good post! This is something that people don't really talk about but is definitely important. I had surgery on my thumb two years ago because I tore a ligament, and that wasn't so bad... it didn't really bother me because I had spent a lot of time in hospitals growing up because of problems with my eyes and my stomach. But after my thumb surgery, I was diagnosed--well, more accurately, I WASN'T diagnosed except for some fake diagnoses, but I got very sick and I still am sick. The doctor visits and x-rays and brain MRI's have thankfully slowed down this summer, but it was hard. So thanks for sharing your experience!