Originally Posted by parbie

I feel odd, but I am much more freaked out by my upcoming second surgery than the first one the closer it gets. I know I am in the best hands with Dr. D, but I guess since things did not go well the last time I am not as optimistic as I wish I was, I am really trying.

Does anyone who has had surgery with Dr. D and experience with Mass General, have any pointers, things to know beforehand? I just found out I am going to be in a shared room and my mother can't stay with me overnight and now both of us are pretty upset about that, because she was there the entire 5 days last time