How can you relax/calm down before surgery?

Family and friends: It is common to be nervous before surgery. Talk things out with friends and family. Focus on your risk to benefit analysis. If you are not sleeping or above is not working, then okay to call your surgery team and ask for a short duration sedative. Good luck.

Many Ways: Anxiety before surgery is to be expected. I suggest methods of relaxation such as meditation, music, exercise, sexual activity (protection), moderate use of alcohol (if ok with surgeon), family/friends support. I also ask patients to remember that objectively speaking, they should be aware that they will be safer during the time of surgery that driving on the freeway. Best wishes.