I have had a couple of knee operations over the last twenty five years. The first time way back when they put me in the hospital the night before. The anesthesiaoligist came and talked to me that night. He really fixed me up before I left the room and the willies were sure gone.The second time I went in for a arthroscope, in at eight home by two.The anesthesiaolist came and talked to me but gave me nothing before putting me out. It was nuts I was scared the table was cold and the operating room looked like a clean version of my workshop.The third time was also an in an out,I was called the night before. I told the guy I was more scared than twenty years ago.He said this is not uncommon and I will take care of you. I was given a small amount of versed before he took me away.I never slept but no hebee jebees. I guess the point is they all contacted me but I think it was just out courtesy.