Hey again Mummycat, Not sure how anyone could think someone wouldn't even think about it when having any physical problems and facing surgery! Yes, it's normal to worry and I sure have when going through what my husband and myself have gone through. My husband with cancer and myself with severe physical problems almost dying twice in my life I have always been scared when facing surgery and the last time when I was bleeing 24/7 heavy at times, going unconcious at times, being skinny for the first time in my life where I couldn't eat (literally screaming in pain just trying to have sips of water). I was in such bad shape with so many physical problems my local doctors would not even do surgery and sent me to Chapel Hill where they saved my life. I really didn't think I would make it and knowing my husband that has been through cancer and other physical problems has no one now but me to help him so I knew I had to go through it and now even though I still suffer a lot at least the bleeding has mostly stopped and I can at least drink liquids most of the time without screaming in pain even though still painful. Just sharing a little of what I've gone through to let you know even though we don't have the same thing I can relate to some of what you are going through. 

I really wish you well and hope you recover quickly with minimal pain. I'll be thinking of you, thank you 

Thank you for your experiences and kind words. It does help.

Hi, I have had a pneumonectomy and when I woke up didn't have any discomfort as all the pain relief to begin with.  After the first day, I won't sugar coat it but the pain did kick in.  I had my op on Wednesday but I was out on Saturday and with pain relief controlled it.  I am not going to tell you not to worry as it's only natural but it might not be as bad as you think.