As a result of having an antibiotic-resistant case of chronic sinusitis, I’m having to get an endoscopic sinus surgery along with septoplasty, turbinate reduction, and a few other related procedures on the 15th….

and my anxiety is going nuts!

As of now, I’ve got severe pressure in my ears causing tinnitus, pressure behind my eyes, headaches, and all-over body aches. All of my sinus cavities are infected or so the CT scan shows- so I know I absolutely need to have this procedure, but I’m so worried!

At 51 years old, I’ve never had surgery before in my life.Never been touched by a scalpel. Essentially… I’ve lived in my safe little bubble all this time without having ever had to deal with anything even remotely close to this- and it’s driving me batty!

I’ve tried going over this with my ENT and even explaining to him that I’m on the spectrum, and but he’s incredibly dismissive.

Is there anyone here that’s got some positive energy they can send my way? Maybe some stories of similar procedures? Some advice? Or at least some reasons why I shouldn’t be so worried? I really could use some reassurance here.

  • @FalEnglish
    3•6 months ago

    Take all your meds on schedule. People often say I don’t need x. It was prescribed, so take it.

    This is shitty advice. If you’re prescribed pain pills, don’t take them if you’re in 0 pain or the side effects aren’t worth it if your pain is otherwise manageable.

    • @[email protected]English
      1•6 months ago

      You’re usually told to use pain medication as needed, but it can have side effects like reducing swelling, fever, blood clotting and so on, so I’d probably still ask if I can leave it out if I know I have a high pain tolerance.