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:sad:I am scheduled for surgery on 11/24, I have pre-op tests on 11/3 and pre-op visit with the surgeon on 11/11. I am getting nervous, but excited! Anyone have any pointers? I am weaning myself off of caffiene and carbonated beverages. I am trying different Protein Shakes and crystal light to make sure i'm getting enough H20. Does anyone have any other words of wisdom or other things I should be doing?

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1. Water, Water, water - stay well hydrated. Can't stress this enough.

2. Walk, walk, walk - need to get the blood pumping and strengthen your heart and lungs. Very important for a speedier recovery.

3. Welax, welax, welax (Elmer Fudd here) :eek: It's a very hectic and nerve wrecking time. When you're about to pull your hair out, take a deep breath, count to ten and just try to enjoy the ride. Though it will seem like an eternity, your surgery date will be here before you know it.

Good luck!!

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