Major anxiety about neutering

[AbbysMom08]

Hi Krystee,

I'm sure your little Tobie will do just fine.
Please let us know when he is scheduled.
I will say extra prayers for him and you!

[Krystee]

Originally Posted by mjharpst

I was a wreck about getting Ryder fixed but it went so well. We have a great vet who we trust, and it was done laser. He recovered so fast, when I picked him up he was just a lil sleepy and happy as ever! Good luck- it is stressful, maybe you could take the day off and sit and wait for him to be finished, that way you arent worried about the phone call, and you can get regular updates- I know several people who have worked themselves up so much that this is what they did. Good luck!

I think I am going to ask them about this. I didn't realize it was such a fast surgery. I think I would just rather wait there because as soon as the phone rings I am going to be a nervous wreck. Plus, the people there are so nice! They know me and always ask how my Rat Terrier is doing.

[Weneebug]

I truly don't think you have anything to worry about. I know it's easier said than done. This is from someone that actually cried all the way to work after I dropped Harley off for his neuter. He was back to himself in no time though. I was really shocked at how quick he recovered.

[Britster]

Krystee, I know how you feel. I was a nervous wreck to get Jackson neutered at just the THOUGHT of losing him. I don't suffer from anxiety problems but my mom has for years and is currently on medication, so I know what it's like to feel that way sort of.

But, it's something that I think is worth it to do it, and it's SUCH a routine surgery. If you take the extra precautionary, you should feel totally confident in your vet.

[snoopymom]

I'm so sorry to hear about your anxiety. You've gotten lots of good advice. Don't discount the meds that are available to you. Have you talked to your doctor about it? If you don't want to be on meds all the time, there are anti-anxiety meds that you could take that day, as long as you have someone to drive your baby to the vet.

Can your DH make the appt? Take him/pick him up? That might help, you can be in denial until he's home.

You can do it!