 [ Symptoms ] my post surgical fear is so bad that it can cause me to spike a fever which has canceled surgery in 2009 how to avoid  i had a tka knee in 2009 the anesthesiologist made the whole experience anxiety free from his demeanor to the medication he gave me pre op in 2013 i had a hysterectomy scheduled but the manner in which pre op was carried out made pre surgery anxiety so bad it caused me to spike a fever of 101 which canceled the surgery the anesthesiologist and numerous nurses in the room sent me over the top with anxiety how can i control this so i can get through my surgery [ Disease ] i would practice breathing techniques to help me relax on a daily bases