Many people are apprehensive about surgery or anesthesia.
If you are well-informed and know what to expect, you will be better prepared and more relaxed. Talk with your anesthesiologist. Discuss any concerns you might have about your planned anesthetic care. Your anesthesiologist is not only your advocate but also the physician uniquely qualified and experienced to make your surgery and recovery as safe and comfortable as possible. It has been modified from the American Society of Anesthesiologists.