Just got the call from the hospital to be there at 5am! First case of the day!!! I’m am so anxious and absolutely full of nerves, but am also excited and happy to just do the damn thing already and get it over with! Fingers crossed for a quick and successful surgery with no problems and minimal pain! Let’s do this!

Good luck! You got this! On to a whole new you!

Good luck!! ??

Good luck!! You've GOT this!!!!

Best of luck!!!!

Make it happen!!! Good luck! Hey to be the first one of the day is a huge plus!

Amazing! Good good luck! We’re rooting for you!

First is best! Go get some DRY MOUTH SPRAY RIGHT NOW!! You will need it!

3 hours ago, newyorklady20 said:

Just got the call from the hospital to be there at 5am! First case of the day!!! I’m am so anxious and absolutely full of nerves, but am also excited and happy to just do the damn thing already and get it over with! Fingers crossed for a quick and successful surgery with no problems and minimal pain! Let’s do this!

Congratulations! You’ve got this!!!

Good luck! How exciting for you!

14 hours ago, newyorklady20 said:

Just got the call from the hospital to be there at 5am! First case of the day!!! I’m am so anxious and absolutely full of nerves, but am also excited and happy to just do the damn thing already and get it over with! Fingers crossed for a quick and successful surgery with no problems and minimal pain! Let’s do this!

First is best! According to my surgical tech partner

16 hours ago, newyorklady20 said:

Just got the call from the hospital to be there at 5am! First case of the day!!! I’m am so anxious and absolutely full of nerves, but am also excited and happy to just do the damn thing already and get it over with! Fingers crossed for a quick and successful surgery with no problems and minimal pain! Let’s do this!

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Please let us know how it went and how you’re feeling when you get a chance. Hoping an easy time for you!

Me too. I came here looking for last minute reassurance. Terrified.

5 hours ago, WanderingHeart said:

First is best! According to my surgical tech partner

Too late...She is back in the room complete by now

Hi @MissAlexandra! Are you in surgery today too? This is such a good place for reassurance! Hearing that folks are managing, even in the early stages just after surgery, and how they’ve benefited in the long run has been really helpful in calming my fear.

This part, the waiting, is scary. I’ve been doing some mindfulness stuff where I ask myself *what* I’m feeling, and then use a “making space” technique. Where I notice and the ask myself if I can make space for the feeling to be there, (even if I don’t like it!).
Sometimes I will say what I’m feeling afraid of *specifically* out loud. And see if it feels true or rational? But try and accept it either way.

Apologies for unsolicited advice! And I hope good things and calm feelings for you!