Skip to main content Skip to bottom nav
thoughtfulOak9001
118 M Embraced 1
PathStep 6 Compassion hearts11 Forum posts1 Forum upvotes3 Current upvotes3 Age GroupAdult Last activeOctober, 2022 Member sinceOctober 13, 2022
Bio
Recent forum posts
thoughtfulOak9001 profile picture
Having surgery
Trauma Support / by thoughtfulOak9001
Last post
 October 15th, 2022
...See more I need heart surgery. They gave me the choice of two types. One of them is more invasive with risks and a long rehab, but has the best long term benefits. The doctors recommended that one the most. The other one is much less invasive with fewer risks (although both are considered safe) and much quicker recovery, but I would need future procedures. That's the one I told them I wanted. They're in the process of scheduling it, but now I'm doubting myself. I was shaking uncontrollably when the doctor said I hadn't made the right choice. The main issue is that I feel l have so much trauma and anxiety that I feel l won't be able to survive or recover from the more invasive surgery. The doctor says they'd give me a sedative and I'd be fine. Most people do fine with the invasive one. Feel better than ever once they recover. But I don't have anyone to help me through it. But will the less traumatic one be much better if I regret it later? I have a psychologist, but we're just getting started on my issues. One doctor says I should get a psychiatrist. Does that make much difference? I hear they mostly write Rx.
Search more from @thoughtfulOak9001
Talk to an expert therapist
Seeking support takes a lot of courage, and you should be proud of yourself for...
Talk to Jill Now
Badges & Awards
6 total badges
Hand Shake Linked First Post Reaching out First Compassion Teammate
Report an issue