What can I expect when I go in for surgery? #Health #Seattle

Often times people will experience some anxiety when heading into a surgical procedure.  Whether it be because they are going to have to be put under anesthesia,  the thought of waking up with some pain, or the fear of the unknown it’s common to have feelings of apprehension.   Luckily,  knowing what to expect can help alleviate these feelings and lead to a more stress-free pre and post-operative experiences.     The first thing to remember is that everyone who you will come in contact from the moment you enter the facility is highly-trained and there to make your experience positive.    As far as time commitment,  typically you won’t spend a great deal of time waiting before going into the operating room.   During the operation, it can take anywhere from one to two hours to complete the operation however you will not remember this.    Post-operation, you may be required to stay in the hospital for some time in order to monitor your healing and how you come out of the anesthesia and then you will likely have to participate in some sort of post-operative physical therapy that can last from a few sessions to sessions that will span over a series of weeks.   While this may seem like a long process, it is a small price to pay for better quality of life in the long term and the advancements in medical sciences today have allowed for a quicker and more effective healing period than ever before.