Hi...my names Leslie Worth. I just had my surgery a week ago today and I, too, was really worried about the pain. I am a wussie, also and I hate needles. I made it through the day with flying colors and hope you will, too. Even after the surgery, there will be some pain. As of right now, I am not even taking the Tylenol that the doc told me to take for pain. I am pretty much pain-free, just a little discomfort. IT WILL GET BETTER! Good luck and I will see you on the losing side! Feel free to ask any questions you may have!