Chaotic, I am not an angry patient but I am a frightened one and can't handle people touching me. Here's what I did for my surgery: Took klonopin early in the a.m. before going to hospital. It was allowed. That took the edge off. I also insisted on and got approval from my doctor in advance to wear my ipod into the surgery. I had one earphone in so I could listen to them if necessary with the other, but frankly i zoned them out! I listened to a guided relaxation meditation.

Good luck on your surgery.

((((((chaotic))))))