Uterine fibroids

Mrs.
So i have had bad periods and horrible cramps throughout every month my drs kept telling me it was cysts. Well i have a new dr now and just got told i have a huge fibroid in my uterus that needs to be removed. I am nervous about this because i have never had surgery where i have to be put under. When i had my tubes tied i had the drs keep me awake because it made me nervous. Has any one else had theres removed?