Fear is an amazing imobilzer. And what ever horror we can imagine, we've probably heard tell, seen a move, book, article, that "verifies" it.
But... remember there are some little things you can control. Packing up your hospital bag with some "old favorite comfortables" that you can cuddle and remember. Include your prayer shawl and think of us wrapped around you. If you are feeling young and lost add a prayerbear to your bedside, they absorb feartears, and no one is too old for moments of needing reassurance.