Epidural or spinal block??

Kathleen
I'm scheduled to have a C-section on Friday, this will be the first time I'm not in labor while they're inserting a needle into my back.. Has anyone else had a scheduled C that could tell me how much pain should I be worried about? Also is it true they give you a spinal block instead of an epidural? Perhaps this is last minute jitters but I'm not used to not being in labor and having a baby..