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I have just got the go ahead and have scheduled my surgery date it is May 6th. I am starting to get really nervous. Any advice out there about how to deal with the nerves. But I am also very excited.:biggrin:

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I just got my surgery approval and date today - (May 20th). I think I have gone through every emotion imagineable today. From excitement to fear and sadness. I also think there is a little sene of mourning thrown in there for good measure. Because when you think of the how food has been a friend at least to me) for so long, and now I am ending the friendship, and feel it will only be an aquaintance - so to speak. Losing a friend does bring out strong emotions. I really think it is natural to have fears and doubts. But I truly believe that this will enable me to achieve the success and maintain it, and have the quality of life that has eluded me for far to long. Don't know if this helps. But I just have to say you are not alone. If you want to e-mail me privately lizdebarr-at-msn-dot-com. Elizabeth

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Hi and congrats on your surgery date. I don't think there's anyway to get rid of those pesky nerves but just keep reminding yourself how much healthier you are going to be and try to focus on that. Good luck!

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Hi and welcome to LBT! Congratulations on your surgery date. I think nerves are a natural part of any surgery. Hopefully the excitement will overtake the nervousness as it gets closer to your date! Good luck and keep us posted on yuor progress!

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