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Hello , I've been actively commenting on a few forums and just wanted to get my fears out there. Surgery isn't that far. And as time passes in getting more and more anxious.. I know my surgeon is great. But I'm still nervous my first time having surgery . The sick part doesn't bother me I've been sick before 2 where I couldn't eat. And couldn't keep anything down. That part is expected. It's the what if that scare me .. I pray I will be complication free.. Any surgery twins ???? Sorry so long ????????????????????

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I can only imagine the nerves once you know your surgery date. I don't even know mine yet and already a bundle of them. I try to concentrate on the other side and it helps some. You will do great and you have your own cheering squad here!! I do pray for you to have a complication free surgery and a speedy recovery. MOVE OVER LOSERS, THERE'S ANOTHER ONE COMING ;)

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Thank you so much for your response and support I need it. @@nervous nana

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I am a surgery twin...go in for preop today...my emotions are all over the place excited... nervous... anxious...I just need to let go and let God at this point...he brought us to this and he will see us through it! Just keep thinking that tomorrow is like a rebirth for us where we start a new and healthier life!!!

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@@lachellove

The feelings you are having are normal especially if you have not had surgery before. Try your best to relax today. Everything will go great and your imagination is much scarier than reality.

The best thing for you to do today is do something's that take your mind off and release some of the anxiety.

Try some deep breathing exercises that calm the nerves. start by putting on some music that is soothing to you. Get yourself very comfortable. Take a nice deep breath in through your nose and then blow the air out through your mouth. Do this for 10 minutes or so, it can be very calming. It also helps to do this after surgery. It helps with pain control as well. It helps to block out distractions.

Try a relaxing bath or read a book. Anything to get your mind off of all the stuff that is causing anxiety, the best thing you can do is go into surgery with a positive attitude, it promotes healing.

You are going to do great! I wish you a very safe surgery and speedy recovery! See you in the losers club!

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I am your surgery twin. I am also scheduled for August 12th...tomorrow. EEEK...scared, nervous, and praying for no complications...everything else I am pretty certain I can deal with. I will pray for a peaceful day today for you...I know I am praying for that for myself.

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I am having surgery Thursday... almost your twin. I have had 2 c-sections, throat surgery, 2 D&C , an ablation, and knee surgery. Surgery and recovery do not scare me. I am scared to fail. So far that is where my anxiety comes from.

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How have you been doing with your pre op diet?

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I am your surgery twin. I am also scheduled for August 12th...tomorrow. EEEK...scared, nervous, and praying for no complications...everything else I am pretty certain I can deal with. I will pray for a peaceful day today for you...I know I am praying for that for myself.

yay twins I'm so happy I'm doing exactly like you praying for a complication free experience.. And a smooth recovery

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I am a surgery twin...go in for preop today...my emotions are all over the place excited... nervous... anxious...I just need to let go and let God at this point...he brought us to this and he will see us through it! Just keep thinking that tomorrow is like a rebirth for us where we start a new and healthier life!!!

I totally agree I was doing my pre op and I was less nervous with the group now that I am home I'm everywhere.. I'm praying to, I've been praying hard .. I will keep praying til I'm sleep and when I wake up I will thank God then my surgeon ????????????????

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@@lachellove

The feelings you are having are normal especially if you have not had surgery before. Try your best to relax today. Everything will go great and your imagination is much scarier than reality.

The best thing for you to do today is do something's that take your mind off and release some of the anxiety.

Try some deep breathing exercises that calm the nerves. start by putting on some music that is soothing to you. Get yourself very comfortable. Take a nice deep breath in through your nose and then blow the air out through your mouth. Do this for 10 minutes or so, it can be very calming. It also helps to do this after surgery. It helps with pain control as well. It helps to block out distractions.

Try a relaxing bath or read a book. Anything to get your mind off of all the stuff that is causing anxiety, the best thing you can do is go into surgery with a positive attitude, it promotes healing.

You are going to do great! I wish you a very safe surgery and speedy recovery! See you in the losers club!

Thank you very much .. I will definitely try to relax. And not fret anymore I think I've been driving myself nuts lol. I will be sure to follow your advice and keep everyone updated.

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Today is the day for you!! Praying you have a sense of calm and that everything goes splendidly well!!

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Today is the day for you!! Praying you have a sense of calm and that everything goes splendidly well!!

Thank you so much. I'm praying for the same exact things although I know it's going to get hard I.e not being able too eat and getting Protein and adequate Water in take but those are welcomed.. I pray I make it though the actual surgery. And be complication free.

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