Like Ellie, I’ve also had my share of surgeries. I really can say I didn’t feel freaky nervous before any of them.

My brain tumor caused the most concern for me – but I had to put it out of my mind or I would have gone batty. I figured my surgeon had all the worries to deal with, and I just refused to think about the actual procedure, and concentrated on what I would do post-op. And I spent just 2 days in the hospital – piece of cake, just like I imagined.

My recent one – the new hip – just made me angry. I’m far too young to have to need a new joint. At least that’s what I told myself.

I think you should print Ellie’s response and read it several times a day. You can do this