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How to prepare your body for surgery!

Besides being morbidly obese I've been healthy my whole life. Strep throat is the worst illness I've had. I've also never had surgery or been knocked out. I don't even like thinking about getting blood drawn. I'm a giant baby. With that being said. I'm terrified of being knocked out. It scares me more than the pain. But the pain scares me too. Geez I'm terrible. Any advice at all about how to physically prepare my body for surgery?

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  • Inner Surfer Girl
    Inner Surfer Girl

    This was my first surgery ever so I had no idea what to expect. The worst part of the surgery for me was pre-op when I really did not know what to expect. The uncertainty and fear is very normal.

  • WLSResources/ClothingExch
    WLSResources/ClothingExch

    It sounds more that you need a little emotional-intellectual prep, but you're not terrible at all. Your worry is understandable, given that you've never had anything done before. Here are a few ide

  • WLSResources/ClothingExch
    WLSResources/ClothingExch

    @@sarinemaniss -- Will it calm you if you simply acknowledge that you can choose to "back off?" I'm not suggesting that you walk away, but pointing out that the whole shebang is a matter of the cho

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Thanks for advice I feel a little better now I guess just ready to be done with sug. And start my new journey in life can't wait to lose weight and enjoy life in my new body

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