Tenderfoot--- Everyone is diffrent --I can only reply for me-- I have no regrets ---I was in so much pain prior to surgery morphine wouldnt touch it. The pain post op to me was much more tolerable-- actually a relief. I really handled it post op much better....looking back the one major thing I would tell you is dont fear it --- I wasted alot of time ---next thing you know you will be home and bored. When I woke up I actually feel like someone pugged me back in ---it gave me my life back. I wish the same for you !!!