Peace, my husband has been through 2 major surgeries for cancer in the last 2 years. He did not [was not allowed to] feel much pain while in the hospital, and his memory of those stays is pretty foggy. I kept a daily journal while he was in the hospital and much of what I wrote, he doesn't remember. It is important to have someone who knows you well with as much as possible, but if you are in a good hospital and have a good Doc, I don't think you will be allowed to hurt. Chin Up, gal. You can do this! Amy