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My surgery is not until Dec. 10th (sleeve) but I am having anticipatory anxiety about anticipatory anxiety. I am more worried about coping with the day before surgery than the day after.

I've read this is normal and I am relieved to know that. What I would like to know is:

*What have people done the day and eve before surgery?

*At what point of the whole pre surgery journey were they most nervous?

I'm sure that there are emotional stages to go through--before and after.

Any advice for how to get through the night before surgery?

Thanks!

QB

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Get a lot of exercise that day so you have no problem getting to sleep.< /p>

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My surgery is tomorrow, today I am just making sure I have everything for the hospital and also what I will need when I come home. (1 night stay) I am scared and so nervous.

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Mine is 12/18 and I've taken off 12/17 to get a pedi, a massage, a long bubble bath, some light reading, drink TONS of Water (helps with recovery), prayer, meditation, etc. Total day of relaxation and celebration of my life to come!

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I worked the day before so I was able to stress out about leaving things in a good position for the time I was out, then when I left work, I had saved some errands and packing. I just didn't give myself time to get overly freaked out the day before - I fell into bed with like 4 hours to go, got up, and made it to the hospital by the skin of my teeth.

I had a few bouts of nervousness here and there, but honestly I didn't freak out until I got in the OR. Then it hit all at once and I started crying and trying to pull the mask off. Maybe getting more nervous ahead of time isn't a bad thing!

Congratulations, and good luck to you :)

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