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I'm scheduled for August 6th. Aetna is still officially pending, but the insurance guru at the surgeon's office said that she's confident it'll get through. I am so excited to start this journey and get healthy and active again. However, I am also petrified. I've never had a serious surgery before and I am so scared of how painful it's going to be. Is it so painful that I am I really not going to be able to go back to work ( a total desk job with no lifting or anything) for two weeks?

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Congratulations ! I'm August 14. When they called to give me the date I was so excited. Then the butterflies set in.

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We should start an August surgery group! I completely understand the butterflies! I couldn't stop shaking. Our hard work is finally paying off

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We should! It's so exciting to hear from you both. I'm glad it's not just me; Somehow feeling alone makes things scarier for me.

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My wife and I are both scheduled for August 21! Exciting to finally see others scheduled in August :). Good luck

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Look for it! I'll get it started. So excited for all of us!!!! You and you wife on the same day??? That's crazy!! Congrats to you both

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Thanks :)

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