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I will be having surgery 12/13/19 :) As it's getting closer, I'm getting more nervous. I will be having my surgery at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville NC. Dr. Brendan Marr is my surgeon :) Any tips on how to not be so nervous, so I can get some sleep lol

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Surgery is 12/16! Good luck! No tips on the nervousness besides deep breaths lol my mind is wondering and I’m getting a little anxious. Ready to get this done so I can start healing, the anticipation has been bothering me a little bit lol.

One more day, you got this!!

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We all have been there - I doubt any person here was not nervous about it - But as you see very risk free surgery and my suggestion is for you to get all your education and plans in order. Read my long post how i Screwed up being not prepared.

Enjoy the ride and this is a great decision to make

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We all have been there - I doubt any person here was not nervous about it - But as you see very risk free surgery and my suggestion is for you to get all your education and plans in order. Read my long post how i Screwed up being not prepared.
Enjoy the ride and this is a great decision to make
AJ, how and where do I find your list? I'm a newbie here. I think experience is invaluable, so if you can tell me where to look, I'd appreciate it.

Red

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Calling Fluffy Fluffy where is your post on Pre Surgery Prep SHe will post it shortly

You need three things

1. Protein Drinks, Vitamins and Minerals - See below my set up - Way over kill but thats how i roll

2. You will be on liquids for about 2 weeks so Bone Broth, and other liquids -

4. F#$Ck food - Do not even bother with that right now, Learn how to make pureed and smoothies

Ok I am a chef so i went overboard but the Protein Shakes are the key -

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Jess, what has helped for me is not focusing on the scary parts, but reminding myself of the health gains - that if I stay this way, I am doing more damage to my health. Sometimes, there IS no real solution to the anxiety (other than valium before surgery) but trying to shift perspective can help.

I hear ya, though. Stay positive! Good luck.

Red

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Peace & Blessings...Just joined today... my VGS is 18th DEC! I already feel I've found a good place to share and learn here.
To all us DEC 2019 surgeries, we will all go into the new decade as amazing new people! God's Speed! #wegotthis :-)

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Dec. 18th for me.

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Hi five 12/18 for me too!

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scheduled December 18th, having the bypass done! so stinking excited! Goodluck to you!xoxo

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Surgery is 12/16! Good luck! No tips on the nervousness besides deep breaths lol my mind is wondering and I’m getting a little anxious. Ready to get this done so I can start healing, the anticipation has been bothering me a little bit lol.

One more day, you got this!!
Omg yes that's all I've been thinking about is this surgery

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Bypass on 12/16. Good luck to all that are having this done soon. Wish me luck!

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