@grandmaraines I know surgery is scary. I don't know what kind of surgery you are having, but it sounds like a spine surgery. As you probably know I went through 9 hour fusion surgery for degeneration that had caused a scoliosis and also had stenosis in my L-4 & 5.
I went to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. which I know is too far away for you. It was 3 1/2 hour drive for us. Forgot to tell you the surgeon had to go from T-10 to my pelvis.. Being you have a nephew being neurosurgeon hopefully can help you.. I saw a Professor of an orthopedic Spine surgeon that had 4 caulifications (SP) I use to be such a good speller but my computer underlined the last word. Well any well I think you would be safe to travel to Mass General in Boston. I'm sure they would have the same Covid policies as Mayo and the Hilton we stayed in was santized. We had no problem even eating in the restaurant. They all wore masks and every thing was clean and they had menus that they wiped off. I wasn't scared of the surgery, because I was in so much pain, but I feel bad that you are scared. Are you on any anti-anxiety medicines? Jennifer Hunter had good suggestions too. Take care and I will send my thoughts and prayers to take away your fears.