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December 3Rd Surgery Date

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Im having surgery on 12/3..Today is my 43rd Birthday. I went out for my last hurrah last night. I have some fears about my surgery. I have smoked for 25 years..Quit cold turkey for 6 weeks..kind have been cheating with ecig..regular cig s bit on the last two weekends..Scared about outcome..nicotine urge is worsening..because of my increased anxiety as I near my date..Any advice or personal experiences that might help me

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    Happy Birthday!!!!! I am also scheduled on 12/3. Congrats on quitting smoking! I don't consider that cheating I used an e-cig to help with my cravings too 3 years ago! That alone is a thought challenge!!! Have you started your pre-op diet yet? I start mine tomorrow and am freaking out!

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    Happy Birthday!!!!! I am also scheduled on 12/3. Congrats on quitting smoking! I don't consider that cheating I used an e-cig to help with my cravings too 3 years ago! That alone is a thought challenge!!! Have you started your pre-op diet yet? I start mine tomorrow and am freaking out!

    Thinking of you guys today. I am a week behind you.

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    Hi...

    Im having surgery on 12/3..Today is my 43rd Birthday. I went out for my last hurrah last night. I have some fears about my surgery. I have smoked for 25 years..Quit cold turkey for 6 weeks..kind have been cheating with ecig..regular cig s bit on the last two weekends..Scared about outcome..nicotine urge is worsening..because of my increased anxiety as I near my date..Any advice or personal experiences that might help me

    I'm having my surgery 2day as well. Lying here with I.v in my hand. Starting to feel extremely tired. Will keep u all abreast!

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    Hope all went well.

    Thanks, I walk 10 mins an hour. Just got a little back pain

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