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Columnist Writes About Fear of Surgery
Happy Tuesday! During my recent appointment, I decided to ask my doctor about getting an SPC during COVID. I’ve decided to wait, but the conversation triggered my deep-seated fear of surgery and anesthetic in particular.
In my latest column, I talk about my favorite character from the British TV show, “Call the Midwife,” Sister Monica Joan, who’s similarly afraid of surgery.
Have any of you seen “Call the Midwife”? Do you have similar feelings when it comes to surgeries?
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I avoid surgery if at all possible. Wish I had known about SPC’s when I was around your age because I don’t want to do the surgery now that I’m older. It doesn’t help that I had a bad experience being put under. Many people have positive experiences though, so if you talk with your team about your concerns it might help put your mind at ease.
Love “Call the Midwife.” I’m a season behind but still waiting to see a diagnosis of SMA.
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Omg yes! I would love that. I’ve been really impressed with how they’ve handled rare diseases.
Sorry to hear about your bad experience – I feel you there. I’ve decided to postpone till there’s a COVID vaccine, but still planning on getting an SPC soon.
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