The honest answer is there is no normal. Everyone approaches surgery with a different mindset the best being a positive mental attitude and patience. If I were to sum up those patients that do best through surgery they are nervously excited. An athlete warms up before a big match to be on top of their game from the start, those that don’t find themselves mid match, defocussed and trying to catch up – the same is true of surgery. Logistically prepare, trust your research and let us worry for you. That is what we are here for.