I was terrified too! I was shaking and did have to take zanax. I cried, I trembled, I shook my fist at God. I came here, and that helped! I had alot of people giving me support before the proceedure. No quesiton, when I first came here, my fingers were trembling over the keys. I could bearly type, and I was crying out of fear. I had had one failed surgery, I sure didn't want to go through another! It worked though, really worked! I don't have any of the pain I did before in my neck and arms. I continue to do really good. Just keep talking out your fears, and getting back here to talk. It is going to be OK seahorse. I believe you are going to get positive outcome, and that your life will get back on track before you know it. Its OK to be scared, Lord knows none of it is easy to go through. Just don't forget, the outcome is going to be worth your fears. I am here for you. ginnie